Capsule (noun)

1. A small container, usually made of gelatin, used to hold and dispense a dose of medicine or other substance.
2. A small spacecraft designed to transport people or goods.
3. A protective covering or container, especially one used for space or underwater exploration.
4. A brief or concise summary of a larger work or body of information.
5. A brief period of time during which something is at its height or most intense.

Origin:

Derived from the latin word "capsula" meaning "a small box" or "a case".

Examples:

1. She took two capsules of vitamin C with a glass of water.
2. The astronauts lived in the capsule for six months during their journey to the International Space Station.
3. The capsule was equipped with a life support system for underwater exploration.
4. The executive summary was a capsule of the main findings of the report.
5. The capsule of the storm lasted only a few hours, but the damage was severe.