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Sequel vs. Prequel

Sequel and Prequel Definitions

Sequel

Something that follows as a continuation, especially a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative continues that of a preexisting work.

Prequel

A literary, dramatic, or cinematic work whose narrative takes place before that of a preexisting work in the same series.

Sequel

A result or consequence
"Our dreams are the sequel of our waking knowledge" (Ralph Waldo Emerson).

Prequel

(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.

Sequel

(dated) The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.

Sequel

(narratology) A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.
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Sequel

(mathematics) The remainder of the text; what follows. Used exclusively in the set phrase "in the sequel".

Sequel

Thirlage.

Sequel

(obsolete) A person's descendants.

Sequel

That which follows; a succeeding part; continuation; as, the sequel of a man's advantures or history.
O, let me say no more!Gather the sequel by that went before.

Sequel

Consequence; event; effect; result; as, let the sun cease, fail, or swerve, and the sequel would be ruin.

Sequel

Conclusion; inference.
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Sequel

Something that follows something else

Sequel

A part added to a book or play that continues and extends it

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