spin-off
|spin/off|
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/ˈspɪnˌɔf/
🇬🇧
/ˈspɪnˌɒf/
derivative result
Etymology
'spin-off' originates from the English word 'spin,' where 'spin' meant 'to turn or rotate rapidly.'
'spin' changed from the Old English word 'spinnan' and eventually became the modern English word 'spin.'
Initially, it meant 'to rotate or twist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a byproduct or derivative work.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a byproduct or incidental result of a larger project or process.
The research project led to several spin-offs in the tech industry.
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Noun 2
a television show, book, or other media product derived from an existing work, focusing on different characters or aspects.
The popular TV series had a successful spin-off focusing on a secondary character.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45