by-product

by–prod·uct

noun \-ˌprä-(ˌ)dəkt\

Definition of BY-PRODUCT

1

: something produced in a usually industrial or biological process in addition to the principal product

2

: a secondary and sometimes unexpected or unintended result

First Known Use of BY-PRODUCT

1857

Related to BY-PRODUCT

Synonyms: by-product, derivate, derivation, offshoot, outgrowth, spin-off

Antonyms: origin, root, source

Related Words: descendant (also descendent); aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, fruit, growth, issue, outcome, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot; denouement (also dénouement), repercussion; aftereffect, side effect (also side reaction); copy, duplicate, facsimile, replica, reproduction

Near Antonyms: archetype, original, prototype; antecedent, cause, determinant, occasion, reason

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