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encapsulate vs enclose

enclose vs encapsulate

encapsulate and enclose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encapsulate No No Yes No
enclose No No Yes No
As verbs, enclose is a hypernym of encapsulate; that is, enclose is a word with a broader meaning than encapsulate:
  • encapsulate: enclose in a capsule or other small container
  • enclose: surround completely
Other hypernyms of encapsulate include close in, inclose, shut in.
encapsulate (verb) enclose (verb)
put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing
enclose in a capsule or other small container surround completely
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
close in
Difference between encapsulate and enclose

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