Sequel

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsiːkwÉ™l/

Origin

From Latin sequela, from sequi ("to follow").

Full definition of sequel

Noun

1. (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.

Antonyms

• prequel

Coordinate terms

• midquel

Derived terms

• direct sequel
• distant sequel
• midquel
• prequel
• requel

Related terms

• sequence
• sequential