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SEQUEL
sequel, continuation
(noun) a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
sequel, subsequence
(noun) something that follows something else
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
sequel (plural sequels)
(dated) The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.
(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.
(Scotland, historical) Thirlage.
(obsolete) A person's descendants.
Antonyms
• prequel
Coordinate terms
• midquel
Source: Wiktionary
Se"quel, n. Etym: [L. sequela, fr. sequit to follow: cf. F. séquelle a following. See Sue to follow.]
1. 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. Shak.
2. Consequence; event; effect; result; as, let the sun cease, fail, or swerve, and the sequel would be ruin.
3. Conclusion; inference. [R.] Whitgift.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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