Spinoff
(noun)
- A new product, company, or activity that develops from a previous one.
- A subsidiary company or subsidiary product derived from a larger company or product.
- A byproduct or unintended consequence of an action or event.
- A television show or film that is based on a previously successful one.
Origin:
1960s: from spin (verb) + off (adverb).
Examples:
- NASA has developed many spinoff technologies from its space exploration programs.
- The smartphone company was a spinoff from the original computer company.
- The spinoff from the initial project was a new, more efficient process.
- The spinoff television show was very popular with audiences and ran for many seasons.
- The spinoff film was a box office success and received positive reviews.