What is another word for off-shoot?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒfʃˈuːt] (IPA) 
Off-shoot is a term used to describe a branch or a separate development that originates from a larger entity. However, there are several words that one can use in place of off-shoot. Some of these synonyms include: derivative, spin-off, descendant, by-product, extension, branch, offspring, subsidiary, variation, and iteration. Derivative implies a product that is based on something else while spin-off suggests a new entity that is spun off from another. Descendant refers to something that has evolved from a previous iteration. All the words offer a variety of choices for the user when writing or speaking about an off-shoot.
