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prequel

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiːkwəl/

The English word “prequel” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

From pre- (“before”) + quel, by analogy with sequel.

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