Question

State and explain the meaning of offshoots

Answer 1

Explanation:

A collateral or derived branch, descendant, or member : outgrowth. b : a lateral branch (as of a mountain range) 2 : a branch of a main stem especially of a plant.

Answer 2

Answer:

COUNTABLE NOUN [usually with poss]

If one thing is an offshoot of another, it has developed from that other thing.

EXAMPLE:-Psychology began as a purely academic offshoot of natural philosophy.  

Synonyms: by-product, development, product, branch   More Synonyms of offshoot

Explanation:

DEFINITION:-

1a: a collateral or derived branch, descendant, or member : OUTGROWTH

b: a lateral branch (as of a mountain range)

2: a branch of a main stem especially of a plant