sequel

American  

[see-kwuhl] / ˈsi kwəl /

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

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sequel British  

/ 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

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sequel Cultural  

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

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Etymology

Origin of sequel

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

Example Sentences

But Tarantino has not directed the sequel - that role has been filled by David Fincher.

From BBC

Loketv already has a sequel in the works: “My Undesirable Friends: Part II — Exile.”

From Los Angeles Times

Since the pandemic, theatrical returns for animated sequels have far surpassed that of original films.

From Los Angeles Times

With “Cars” merchandise, the “Ratatouille” theme park ride and multiple “Toy Story” sequels, Pixar created brands that printed money across the Disney empire.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apple’s business exploded with the introduction of the iPhone and the App Store, with annual sequels that increased market share and profits.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• conclusion
• ending
• sequence
• series