Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prequel
noun
/ˈpriːkwəl/
Definition
A work, such as a book or a movie, that precedes another part of the story in chronological order.
Examples
- The movie served as a prequel to the original film, explaining the backstory of the main character.
- The author is writing a prequel to the popular series to explore the early life of the protagonist.
Meaning
A prequel is a narrative that tells the story that happens before the events of an original story. It helps to provide background and context to the characters and events that are already known.
Synonyms
- forerunner
- preceding part
- predecessor
