spin-off

noun
/ˈspɪn.ɔf/US/ˈspɪn.ɒf/UK

Etymology

Deverbal from spin off.

Definitions

  1. An offshoot.

  2. An incidental benefit or unexpected pay-off.

    • Space research often provides a spin-off for everyday technology.
  3. A by-product.

  4. + 2 more definitions
    1. A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least…

      A fictional work where the protagonist was introduced in a preceding work or at least shares the same setting, often in a different aspect.

      • "Frasier" was a spin-off from the sitcom "Cheers".
      • The Harry Potter spin-off prequel series Fantastic Beasts has been “parked” by Warner Bros, according to its director David Yates.
    2. The formation of a subsidiary company that continues the operations of part of the parent…

      The formation of a subsidiary company that continues the operations of part of the parent company; the company so formed.

The neighborhood

Derived

spinquel

Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for spin-off. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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