capsule — a small container, typically round and made of gelatin, containing a dose of medicine
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small container, typically round and made of gelatin, containing a dose of medicine
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkæpsuːl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother forgot to take her vitamin capsule and blamed it on the cat hiding her pills.
- The astronaut's space capsule was so small, he joked that it was smaller than his college dorm room.
- She created a time capsule filled with her teenage diary and regretted it immediately.
capsule
NOUN[/ˈkæpsuːl/]
a small container, typically round and made of gelatin, containing a dose of medicine
Small medicine container capsule
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'capsula', the diminutive form of 'capsa' meaning 'box' or 'chest'. The term originally referred to a small container, evoking the concept of a precious receptacle for holding valued items.
Breakdown
capsa (box) + -ula (diminutive suffix) = capsula (small box), which evolved into the modern English 'capsule' referring to a compact container or enclosure.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother forgot to take her vitamin capsule and blamed it on the cat hiding her pills.”
“The astronaut's space capsule was so small, he joked that it was smaller than his college dorm room.”
“She created a time capsule filled with her teenage diary and regretted it immediately.”
“The doctor prescribed capsules that were easier to swallow than tablets.”
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