spin-off

Universal Words noun ~ (from / of sth) 1 an unexpected but useful result of an activity that is designed to produce sth else: commercial spin-offs from medical research * One unexpected spin-off of the course was the forming of some really close friendships. * the spin-off effects of recycling waste 2 a book, a film/movie, a television programme, or an object that is based on a book, film/movie or television series that has been very successful: The TV comedy series is a spin-off of the original movie. * spin-off merchandise from the latest Disney movie