offshoot (redirected from Offshoots)

off·shoot  (ôfsht, f-)

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.

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offshoot [ˈɒfˌʃuːt]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a shoot or branch growing from the main stem of a plant

2. something that develops or derives from a principal source or origin

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

offshoot - a natural consequence of development outgrowth, branch, offset consequence, 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"

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offshoot

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

Translations

offshoot [ˈɒfʃuːt] N (Bot) → vástago m (Comm) → rama f (fig) → ramificación f

offshoot [ˈɒfʃuːt] n

[organization, company] → ramification f

(= development) → dérivé m
an offshoot of → un dérivé de
The technology we use is an offshoot of the motor industry
BUT La technologie que nous utilisons est issue de l'industrie automobile.; La technologie que nous utilisons est une application dérivée de l'industrie automobile.

offshoot [ˈɒfˌʃuːt] n (fig) → diramazione f (Bot) → germoglio

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offshoot [ˈɒfˌʃuːt] n (fig) → diramazione f (Bot) → germoglio