Sequels: meaning, definitions and examples

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sequels

 

[ หˆsiห.kwษ™ls ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

movies

A sequel is a literary work, film, or video game that continues the story of or expands upon a previous work. Sequels are often created due to the commercial success of the original work.

Synonyms

continuation, follow-up, next installment

Examples of usage

  • Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the sequel to Jurassic World.
  • The Godfather Part II is considered one of the best sequels in film history.
Context #2 | Noun

books

A sequel in literature is a work that continues the story or expands upon a previous book. Sequels in literature are common in series or trilogies.

Synonyms

continuation, follow-up, next volume

Examples of usage

  • Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
  • The Hunger Games trilogy consists of three sequels.

Translations

Translations of the word "sequels" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sequรชncias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เค•เฅเคตเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fortsetzungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sekuel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะบะฒะตะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontynuacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ถš็ทจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suites

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ secuela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devam filmleri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†ํŽธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุชุงุจุนุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokraฤovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokraฤovania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปญ้›†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nadaljevanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ framhaldsmyndir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐัั‚ั‹ั€ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒซแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ardฤฑcฤฑllar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ secuela

Etymology

The term 'sequel' originated from the Latin word 'sequella', which means 'that which follows'. The concept of sequels has been present in literature and storytelling for centuries, with authors and creators continuing the narratives of beloved characters and worlds. In the modern entertainment industry, sequels have become a common way to capitalize on the success of a previous work and satisfy audience demand for more content.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,610, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.