By-product (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Byproduct

Hypernyms

• Effect
• Issue
• Outcome
• Result
• Upshot
• Event

Meaning ²

A product made during the manufacture of something else.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Byproduct
• Spin-off

Hypernyms

• Production