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- [spin awf, of]
- /spɪn ɔf, ɒf/
- /spɪn ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spin awf, of]
- /spɪn ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of spin-off word
- noun spin-off Commerce. a process of reorganizing a corporate structure whereby the capital stock of a division or subsidiary of a corporation or of a newly affiliated company is transferred to the stockholders of the parent corporation without an exchange of any part of the stock of the latter. Compare split-off (def 3), split-up (def 3). 1
- noun spin-off any product that is an adaption, outgrowth, or development of another similar product: The paperback is a spin-off from the large hardcover encyclopedia. 1
- noun spin-off a secondary or incidental product or effect derived from technological development in a somewhat unrelated area. 1
- noun spin-off offshoot from sth larger 1
- adjective spin-off originating with sth larger 1
- noun spin-off offshoot TV series 1
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Origin of spin-off
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; noun use of verb phrase spin off
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Parts of speech for Spin-off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spin-off popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for spin-off
noun spin-off
- aftereffect — The aftereffects of an event, experience, or substance are the conditions which result from it.
- byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
- derivation — The derivation of something, especially a word, is its origin or source.
- derivative — A derivative is something which has been developed or obtained from something else.
Top questions with spin-off
- what is a spin-off company?
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