How Do You Spell SURROGATE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌɹəɡˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Surrogate is spelled with the letters s-u-r-r-o-g-a-t-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be transcribed as /ˈsʌrəɡət/. This word refers to a person or thing that acts as a substitute, replacement or a stand-in for someone or something else. The word comes from the Latin word "surrogatus," which means "substitute." It's important to pay attention to the spelling of surrogate to avoid possible confusion with similar sounding words like "steward" or "strait."

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SURROGATE Meaning and Definition

  1. A surrogate is a person or thing that is acting as a substitute or replacement for another person or thing, particularly in a specific role or function. It refers to an individual who fulfills the duties or responsibilities of another individual, often in situations where the original person is unable or unwilling to do so. The concept of surrogacy can be applied to various contexts.

    In terms of parenthood, a surrogate is commonly understood as a woman who carries and gives birth to a child on behalf of another individual or couple. This process typically involves assisted reproduction techniques, where the embryo is created using the genetic material of the intended parents or donors and then implanted into the surrogate's womb.

    The term "surrogate" can also describe a substitute or stand-in for a political representative or delegate. In this context, a surrogate represents and speaks on behalf of another individual, usually a candidate or organization, to promote their views, policies, or campaign.

    Furthermore, a surrogate can refer to an artificial or alternative means of accomplishing a particular task or achieving a desired outcome. For instance, in scientific experiments, a surrogate marker or surrogate endpoint is used as an indicator to assess or predict the effectiveness or progression of a disease or treatment. It serves as a substitute measurement when the primary outcome of interest is more challenging or time-consuming to evaluate directly.

    Overall, a surrogate serves as a replacement, representative, or alternative in various domains, depending on the specific context.

  2. The deputy of an ecclesiastical judge, usually of a bishop or his chancellor; an officer authorised to issue marriage licences.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SURROGATE

The word "surrogate" comes from the Latin word "surrogatus", which is the past participle of the verb "surrogare". "Surrogare" is formed by combining the prefix "sub", meaning "in place of", and "rogare", meaning "to ask" or "to request". Thus, the literal meaning of "surrogare" is "to ask or request in place of someone". Eventually, this Latin term was adopted into the English language, around the 1600s, with the same basic meaning, referring to a person or thing that serves as a substitute or replacement for another.

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Plural form of SURROGATE is SURROGATES

Conjugate verb Surrogate

CONDITIONAL

I would surrogate
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he/she/it would surrogate
we would surrogate
they would surrogate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be surrogating
you would be surrogating
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they would be surrogating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have surrogate
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been surrogating
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they would have been surrogating

FUTURE

I will surrogate
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they will surrogate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be surrogating
you will be surrogating
he/she/it will be surrogating
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they will be surrogating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have surrogated
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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they will have been surrogating

IMPERATIVE

you surrogate
we let´s surrogate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to surrogate

PAST

I surrogated
you surrogated
he/she/it surrogated
we surrogated
they surrogated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was surrogating
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they were surrogating

PAST PARTICIPLE

surrogated

PAST PERFECT

I had surrogated
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they had surrogated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been surrogating
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they had been surrogating

PRESENT

I surrogate
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they surrogate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am surrogating
you are surrogating
he/she/it is surrogating
we are surrogating
they are surrogating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

surrogating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have surrogated
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they have surrogated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been surrogating
you have been surrogating
he/she/it has been surrogating
we have been surrogating
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I would have surrogated
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they would have surrogated

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