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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | development, product |
| Synonyms: | adjunct, appendage, branch, by-product, derivative, descendant, limb, outgrowth, spin-off, sprout |
| Antonyms: | origin, source |
| Main Entry: | spin-off |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | offshoot |
| Synonyms: | adjunct, branch, by-product, derivative, descendant, division, offspring, outgrowth, sequel |
| Main Entry: | appanage |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | endowment |
| Synonyms: | adjunct, perquisite, prerogative, privilege, right |
| Main Entry: | wing |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | section; extension |
| Synonyms: | addition, adjunct, annex, arm, block, branch, bulge, circle, clique, coterie, detachment, division, ell, expansion, faction, group, part, projection, prolongation, protrusion, protuberance, segment, set, side, unit |
| Antonyms: | base, headquarters |
| Main Entry: | sideshow |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | minor attraction |
| Synonyms: | adjunct, related activity, subordinate event |
| Main Entry: | lieutenant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | assistant |
| Synonyms: | abettor, accessory, accomplice, adherent, adjunct, adjutant, aide, ally, appointee, apprentice, associate, attendant, auxiliary, backer, backup*, coadjutant, coadjutor, collaborator, colleague, companion, confederate, cooperator, deputy, fellow worker, flunky, follower, friend, gofer, help, helper, helpmate, mate, partner, patron, peon*, representative, right-hand person, second, secretary, subordinate, supporter, temp, temporary worker |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | prolongation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | extension |
| Synonyms: | addendum, addition, adjunct, amplification, annex, appendage, appendix, arm, augmentation, branch, broadening, compass, continuing, delay, development, dilatation, distension, drawing out, elongation, expansion, extent, increase, lengthening, orbit, postponement, production, protraction, purview, radius, reach, scope, span, spread, spreading out, stretch, stretching, supplement, sweep, widening, wing |
| Main Entry: | protraction |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | extension |
| Synonyms: | addendum, addition, adjunct, amplification, annex, appendage, appendix, arm, augmentation, branch, broadening, compass, continuing, delay, development, dilatation, distension, drawing out, elongation, expansion, extent, increase, lengthening, orbit, postponement, production, prolongation, purview, radius, reach, scope, span, spread, spreading out, stretch, stretching, supplement, sweep, widening, wing |
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