offshoot

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

Noun

1. a shoot growing from the main stem of a plant

2. something that has developed from something else

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

Translations

offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (BOT) → vástago;

(fig) → ramificación f

offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (fig) → ramification f, antenne f: [of discussion etc]; conséquence f

offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (Bot), (fig); Ableger m

offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (fig) → diramazione f