Complete Definition of "prequel"

English

Etymology
Patterned after sequel.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�pɹi�kw�l/, SAMPA|/"pri:kw@l/

Noun
en-noun

  1. 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.

Translations
French: retro-suite
Japanese: JAchar|�編 (zenpen)
Spanish: retrohistoria

Related terms
sequel

Category:Narratology

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