prequel

Meanings

• noun

  A story or film that sets the scene for a later work, explaining the origin or background of a character, event, or setting.

  - "The novel 'Pride and Prejudice' is a prequel to the more famous work 'Jane Eyre' as it introduces the character St. John Rivers, who plays a significant role in the latter."
  - "The Star Wars prequels (Episodes I-III) tell the story of Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹiːkwəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79425162"

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Antonyms

sequel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prequel
preheat , reheat , seat

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Variants

List of all variants of prequel that leads to same result
prequel , prequels

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'prae-quellus,' meaning 'before a battle,' later used in English to refer to something that comes before.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prequel' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The Star Wars prequels were directed by George Lucas.

3. The novel 'Gone with the Wind' has a prequel called 'Rhett Butler's People', which was written by Margeurite Williams.

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Related Concepts

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1. sequel: A work that continues the story of a previous work, often following the same characters and continuing the narrative where the previous work left off.

2. prequel-sequel: A work that both serves as a prequel and a sequel, telling the story of events that occur before and after a particular point in time.

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Culture

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In literature, prequels are often used to explore the backstory of a character or setting, providing additional context and depth. In film and television, prequels can serve to explain the origins of a story or franchise, and can sometimes be controversial among fans due to potential changes or deviations from the original work.

How to Memorize "prequel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'prequel' as a story that sets the scene for a later work, perhaps by imagining a map or timeline of a fictional world, with the prequel taking place before the main storyline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prequel' with the idea of origins or backstory, perhaps by thinking of the word 'prologue' or 'origin story'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'prequel' comes before the main story in a series or franchise.

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