surrogacy
What is another word for surrogacy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The practice of carrying and giving birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple.
We haven't recorded synonyms for surrogacy yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use surrogacy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a surrogacy agreement
commercial surrogacy
Etymology
From "surrogate" + "-cy".
Full origin of surrogacy →Frequently asked questions
What does “surrogacy” mean?
The word “surrogacy” means the practice of carrying and giving birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple. In plain terms, when a woman carries a pregnancy for someone else who will raise the child.
How do you pronounce “surrogacy”?
“Surrogacy” is pronounced SUH-ruh-guh-see (/ˈsɝəɡəsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “surrogacy” in a sentence?
Here is “surrogacy” used in a sentence: “They turned to surrogacy after years of unsuccessful fertility treatment.”
What part of speech is “surrogacy”?
“Surrogacy” is a noun.
