Word: surrogates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: surr
o
gates
Definition: Plural of surrogate; providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties
Morphemes:
Affix: surrogate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person or animal that acts as a substitute for the social or pastoral role of another, such as a surrogate parent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: rogāre
Language: la
Decoded: rogare
Meaning: ask
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).