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OFFSHOOTS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word offshoots. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word offshoots. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OFFSHOOTS

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branch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

• a part of a forked or branching shape

• a natural consequence of development

• a stream or river connected to a larger one

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

verb

• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

spin-off
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a product made during the manufacture of something else

affiliate
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization

• a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization

verb

• keep company with; hang out with

• join in an affiliation

byproduct
nounn
noun

• a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

• a product made during the manufacture of something else

consequence
nounn
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual

• having important effects or influence

derivative
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the result of mathematical differentiation; the instantaneous change of one quantity relative to another; df(x)/dx

• a compound obtained from, or regarded as derived from, another compound

• a financial instrument whose value is based on another security

• (linguistics) a word that is derived from another word

adjective satellite

• resulting from or employing derivation

division
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an army unit large enough to sustain combat

• one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

• the act or process of dividing

• an administrative unit in government or business

• discord that splits a group

• a league ranked by quality

• (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category

• (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum

• a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings

• a group of ships of similar type

• an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed

• the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

outcome
nounn
noun

• something that results

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

result
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem

• something that results

• the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause

verb

• issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

• produce as a result or residue

• come about or follow as a consequence

satellite
nounn
noun

• man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

• a person who follows or serves another

• any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

adjective satellite

• surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

verb

• broadcast or disseminate via satellite

subdivision
nounn
noun

• an area composed of subdivided lots

• the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

• a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided

subsidiary
nounn
noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

• a company that is completely controlled by another company

adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

offset
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the time at which something is supposed to begin

• a compensating equivalent

• a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips

• a natural consequence of development

• a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper

• structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

verb

• compensate for or counterbalance

• make up for

• cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface

• create an offset in

• produce by offset printing

outgrowth
nounn
noun

• a natural consequence of development

• the gradual beginning or coming forth

• a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant

spinoff
nounn
noun

• An offshoot.

• An incidental benefit or unexpected pay-off.

• By-product.

• A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.

• The formation of a subsidiary company that continues the operations of part of the parent company; the company so formed.

Best Hypernyms For OFFSHOOTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for offshoots, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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consequence effect event issue outcome result upshot

Alternatives for BRANCH

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