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Definition of encase

encase

/ɪnˈkeɪs/
en · case
Past Simple:encased
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Past Participle:encased
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Present Participle:encasing
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encase Lexical Profile

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1

To enclose or cover completely in or as if in a case or protective shell.

Example

"The museum curators decided to encase the fragile ancient manuscript in airtight glass."

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• Rhymes for encase

• Nearby Words

encamp
encampment
encapsulate
encase
encasement
encelia
enchant

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix en- ('in, into') and the noun case, which derives through Old French casse from Latin capsa ('box, chest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Encase. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/encase
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