1. enclosed in or as if in a capsule
2. summarized or expressed in a brief form

1. past tense of encapsulate: to enclose in or as if in a capsule
2. past tense of encapsulate: to express the essential features of something in a brief way

Examples

• The medicine was encapsulated in a gel coating.
• Her speech encapsulated the main themes of the campaign.
• The bacteria were encapsulated within protective membranes.
• The documentary encapsulated fifty years of history in two hours.
• Each vitamin is encapsulated for easy swallowing.
• The artist’s work encapsulated the spirit of the era.
• The seeds were encapsulated in a waterproof shell.