SURROGATE


Meaning of SURROGATE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' s ə r- ə - ˌ g ā t, ' s ə -r ə -

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -gat · ed ; -gat · ing

Etymology: Latin surrogatus, past participle of surrogare to choose in place of another, substitute, from sub- + rogare to ask ― more at RIGHT

Date: 1533

: to put in the place of another: a : to appoint as successor, deputy, or substitute for oneself b : SUBSTITUTE

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