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How do you spell Capsule?

Correct spelling

capsule

Remember CAPSA (Latin for box) + ULE ending - like a small box.

Why is capsule spelled this way?

From Latin capsula, a small box. CAPSA (box). A capsule is a tiny container — whether holding medicine, astronauts, or compressed information.

Common misspellings of capsule

capsualcapselcapsulcapsula

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics in capsule form rather than liquid.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell capsule?+
The correct spelling is "capsule". Remember CAPSA (Latin for box) + ULE ending - like a small box.
Is it capsual or capsule?+
The correct spelling is "capsule", not "capsual".

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