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offshoot

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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.

offshoot
Noun
1. a shoot growing from the main stem of a plant
2. something that has developed from something else
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.offshootoffshoot - a natural consequence of development
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"

offshoot
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Spanish offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (BOT) → vástago;
(fig) → ramificación f

French offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (fig) → ramification f, antenne f: [of discussion etc]; conséquence f
German offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (Bot), (fig); Ableger m
Italian offshoot [ˈɔfʃuːt] n (fig) → diramazione f

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Instead of which, appalling alike to us who look back and to those that lived at the time, capitalism, rotten-ripe, sent forth that monstrous offshoot, the Oligarchy.
There was fire in her and throughout her: she seemed the unpremeditated offshoot of a passionate moment.
From the earliest to the latest hour of the day he was always as sleek, neat, and cool as the frog he resembled, and old Peter had secretly chuckled over an offshoot almost more calculating, and far more imperturbable, than himself.
 
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