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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