encapsulation

Definition of Encapsulation in English :

1. encapsulation

the condition of being enclosed (as in a capsule)

Example Sentences:
'the encapsulation of tendons in membranous sheaths'

2. encapsulation

the process of enclosing (as in a capsule)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encapsulation

verb

1.

to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule

2. (transitive)

to sum up in a short or concise form; condense; abridge

verb transitiveWord forms: enˈcapsuˌlated or enˈcapsuˌlating

1.

to enclose in or as if in a capsule

2.

to put in concise form; condense

v. en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing, en·cap·su·lates

v.tr.

1. To encase in or as if in a capsule.

2. To express in a brief summary; epitomize: headlines that encapsulate the news.

v.intr.

To become encapsulated.