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capsular

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to, or resembling a capsule.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to a capsule

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

resembling a capsule

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English capsule Proto-Indo-European *h2el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin -ārisbor. English -ar English capsular From capsule + -ar.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: capsular — of or resembling a capsule
  • French: capsulaire — of or resembling a capsule
  • Irish: cochallach — of or resembling a capsule
  • Italian: capsulare — of or resembling a capsule
  • Portuguese: capsular — of or resembling a capsule
  • Spanish: capsular — of or resembling a capsule