prequel
In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its…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.
» Once the plotline of a movie franchise can't possibly be continued any longer, that's when they start making prequels.
Meaning
1 sensesIn 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.
Prequel, Vorläufer, Vorgeschichte
при́квелpríkvɛl, предысто́рияpredystórija
Examples
2 sentencesOnce the plotline of a movie franchise can't possibly be continued any longer, that's when they start making prequels.
The newest Hunger Games book is actually a prequel.
Translations
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Origin
From pre- (“before”) + quel, by analogy with sequel.From pre- (“before”) + quel, by analogy with sequel.
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