(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
Used in a Sentence
prequels
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for prequels.
Editorial note
If you mean the sequels, prequels, interquels made by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson, then those are of a lower quality.
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Quick take
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for prequels.
noun
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
Example sentences
If you mean the sequels, prequels, interquels made by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson, then those are of a lower quality.
Both Anathem and Reamde did wrap up (though they also leave open the option for sequels or prequels).
Isaac Asimov took a 30ish year break between the original Foundation trilogy and the sequels/prequels.
I would never consider the prequels to be canon, as they were not written by Frank Herbert himself.
Even when the results feel forced (eg some of the Star Wars prequels) they still make their money back many many times over.
But I'm starting with Foundation and going to the end, before going back to the prequels.
The endless sequels and prequels and spinoffs are simply greed.
Something that I wish would hit Lucas mind before he made the SW prequels, it's contravariant on the imaginary basis of space.
I remember Lucas talking about this stuff when he was making the prequels, but I assumed everything has been long solved by now.
I read Foundation, then the two prequels, then everything else by publication date.
I was also greatly disappointed by the sequels/prequels not written by Frank Herbert.
It was the prequels that were just Lucas.
Quote examples
I did read all of the prequels and "Dune 7" but they were utter crap (not written by Frank Herbert but based on his notes).
Although I will admit that Groot (the tree) has some Jar Jar Binks style moments, but it isn't as distracting/jarring as Episode 1." It's really sad that the star wars prequels may have hampered the adventure/scifi genre for the better part of a decade.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use prequels in a sentence?
If you mean the sequels, prequels, interquels made by Brian Herbert and Kevin J Anderson, then those are of a lower quality.
What does prequels mean?
(narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
What part of speech is prequels?
prequels is commonly used as noun.