Definition of "offshoot" []

• Something that branches out or derives its existence or origin from a particular source. See Synonyms at branch. (noun)
• A branch, descendant, or member of a family or social group. (noun)
• Botany A lateral shoot from the main stem of a plant. (noun)

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• "The likely offshoot is that Internet standards will become more inclusive of Internet users outside America."
• "Is that the offshoot from the South Fork just above the Falls Creek Falls?"
• "A big ask, but sometimes (if not this time) the Twitter offshoot is even better than the original fabrication."