1859, "act of surrounding with a capsule," noun of action from encapsulate. Figurative use by 1934.
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encapsulate v.
1842 (implied in encapsulated), "enclose in a capsule," from en- (1) "make, put in" + capsule + -ate (2). Figurative use by 1939. Related: Encapsulating.