offshoot

off·shoot

O0042100 (ôf′sho͞ot′, ŏf′-)n.1. Something that branches out or derives its existence or origin from a particular source. See Synonyms at branch.2. A branch, descendant, or member of a family or social group.3. Botany A lateral shoot from the main stem of a plant.

offshoot

(ˈɒfˌʃuːt) n1. (Botany) a shoot or branch growing from the main stem of a plant2. something that develops or derives from a principal source or origin

off•shoot

(ˈɔfˌʃut, ˈɒf-)

n. 1. a branch or lateral shoot from a main stem, as of a plant. 2. anything conceived of as springing or proceeding from a main stock. [1665–75]

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offshoot - a natural consequence of developmentoutgrowth, branch, offsetconsequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

offshoot

noun by-product, development, product, branch, supplement, complement, spin-off, auxiliary, adjunct, appendage, outgrowth, appurtenance Psychology began as an offshoot of natural philosophy.

offshoot

noun1. Something resembling or structurally analogous to a tree branch:arm, branch, fork.2. Something derived from another:byproduct, derivation, derivative, descendant, outgrowth, spinoff.3. A part of a family, tribe, or other group, or of such a group's language, that is believed to stem from a common ancestor:branch, division, subdivision.4. A young stemlike growth arising from a plant:bine, runner, shoot, sprig, sprout, tendril.

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