Word: microencapsulate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: mi
cro
en
cap
su
late
Definition: To embed by means of microencapsulation. A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: en-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: an intensifier; a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in-
Language: la
Decoded: in-
Meaning: in, into
Affix: capsule
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To encapsulate or summarize.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capsa
Language: la
Decoded: capsa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A box, case, holder, repository; especially a cylindrical container for books; bookcase.
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: resembling the specified thing