spinoff Synonyms
Another word for spinoff
• noun (Context 1)
A television show, movie, book, or other creative work that focuses on characters or events originally introduced in a previous work.
"Following the success of the main sitcom, the network ordered a offshoot centered on the quirky neighbor."
• noun (Context 2)
A byproduct or secondary product derived from a larger, primary process or activity, especially a commercial product developed from government-funded research.
"Memory foam was originally developed for spacecraft seats before becoming a popular commercial byproduct."
• noun (Context 3)
A new, independent company created by separating part of an existing parent corporation's assets or divisions and distributing new shares to existing stockholders.
"The conglomerate announced a strategic divestiture of its healthcare division into a standalone public company."
Opposites of spinoff
The opposite of spinoff shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: