sequel

[ see-kwuhl ]

noun

1. a literary work, movie, etc., that is complete in itself but continues the narrative of a preceding work.
2. an event or circumstance following something; subsequent course of affairs.
3. a result, consequence, or inference.

   Synonyms: end, outgrowth, upshot, aftermath

sequel

/ ˈsiːkwəl /

noun

1. anything that follows from something else; development
2. a consequence or result
3. a novel, play, etc, that continues a previously related story

sequel

1. A narrative or dramatic work complete in itself but designed to follow an earlier one. Through the Looking-Glassis a sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; The Adventures of Huckleberry Finnis a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequel¹

1375–1425; late Middle English sequel ( e ) < Latin sequēla what follows, equivalent to sequ ( ī ) to follow + -ēla noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of sequel¹

C15: from Late Latin sequēla, from Latin sequī to follow

Example Sentences

Next year, Murray will be seen reprising his character from “Freaky Friday” in the movie’s sequel, “Freakier Friday.”

From Los Angeles Times

“When we booked this job, I think Emily was a year older than Moana is in the sequel, so we just immediately felt connected to her and also her journey of growth,” Barlow says.

From Los Angeles Times

Naturally, with a sequel in mind, the studio’s writers had been continuing to learn how the mind works.

From Los Angeles Times

But the most captivating track was a spiritual sequel to “Aquatic Ambiance.”

From New York Times

Normal People actor Mescal is currently starring in blockbuster Gladiator II. Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel following the 2000 epic has been met with a mixed response from film critics.

From BBC

Related Words

• conclusion
• ending
• sequence
• series