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Something made (perhaps incidentally) during the production of something else
“Psychology began as an offshoot of natural philosophy.”
That which is a subsidiary or adjunct to something else
“The Canadian company is an offshoot of a global company headquartered in the United States.”
A side shoot or branch on a plant
“After a female offshoot is planted, it will be five years before there is a commercial crop of 30-40 pounds of dates.”
A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
“The scientist discovered a new species of fish, which turned out to be an offshoot of an ancient underwater creature believed to be extinct.”
A small organized group, typically one dissenting from within a larger group
A compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
A breakaway faction, minority, or offshoot that branches off from a larger organization or movement
An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income
A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity
A partner or companion in business or at work
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