prequel

/ˈpɹiːkwəl/ · noun

Meaning

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.

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Related words

prequelization(English)interquel(English)pre-sequel(English)premiere(English)postquel(English)backstory(English)series original(English)antecedence(English)trilogy(English)dune(English)sequel(English)novella(English)

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