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caplet.

A smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkæp.lət/
  1. A smooth-coated tablet (pill, as in medicine) shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule, or an easy-to-swallow alternative to regular tablets.

Where this word comes from

Blend of capsule + tablet.

noun/ˈkæp.lət/
  1. A component of an interest rate cap, a derivative instrument that effectively prevents the interest payments on an otherwise variable-rate loan from exceeding an agreed level (the "cap"). Each "caplet", analysable as a call option, covers one interest accrual period (such as three months); the whole interest rate cap is made up of a series of consecutive caplets.

Where this word comes from

From cap (“upper limit or ceiling”) + -let (diminutive suffix). Piecewise doublet of capelet.

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