Word: surrogacy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: surr
o
ga
cy
Definition: The state or condition of being a 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: -cy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns of state, condition or quality e.g. obstinacy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -cia
Language: la
Decoded: -cia
Meaning: -cia