offshoot

noun
UK: /ˈɒfʃuːt/
US: /ˈɔːfʃuːt/

  1. A branch that grows out from a main stem of a plant, or a new stem, leaf, or root that grows out from an existing plant.

    1. This plant has an offshoot growing from its side.
    2. The gardener carefully pruned the offshoot to encourage stronger growth of the main plant.

  2. Something that develops from something else, or is caused by something else; a consequence or development.

    1. The project is an offshoot of a previous study.
    2. Their successful business is an offshoot of a small, family-owned enterprise.

Synonyms

extension derivative outgrowth spin-off branch

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "offshoot" in English means: A branch that grows out from a main stem of a plant, or a new stem, leaf, or root that grows out from an existing plant., Something that develops from something else, or is caused by something else; a consequence or development..

The phonetic transcription of "offshoot" is /ˈɒfʃuːt/ in British English and /ˈɔːfʃuːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "offshoot": extension, derivative, outgrowth, spin-off, branch.

Example usage of "offshoot": "This plant has an offshoot growing from its side.". More examples on the page.