Definitions for Sequel
ˈsi kwəlse·quel

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.3 / 3 votes

1. sequel, subsequencenoun

   something that follows something else

2. sequel, continuationnoun

   a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sequelnoun

   A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.

2. sequelnoun

   Plural form of sequela.

3. Etymology: From sequela, from sequi.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sequelnoun

   Etymology: sequelle, French; sequela, Latin.

   1. Conclusion; succeeding part.

   If black scandal or foul-fac’d reproach
   Attend the sequel of your imposition,
   Your meer enforcement shall acquittance me. William Shakespeare, R. III.

   Was he not a man of wisdom? Yes, but he was poor: but was he not also successful? True, but still he was poor: and once grant this, and you cannot keep off that unavoidable sequel in the next verse, the poor man’s wisdom is despised. Robert South, Sermons.

   2. Consequence; event.

   Let any principal thing, as the sun or the moon, but once cease, fail, or swerve, and who doth not easily conceive that the sequel thereof would be ruin both to itself and whatsoever dependeth on it? Richard Hooker.

   In these he put two weights,
   The sequel each of parting and of fight. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   3. Consequence inferred; consequentialness.

   What sequel is there in this argument? An archdeacon is the chief deacon: ergo, he is only a deacon. John Whitgift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sequel

   A sequel is a work of literature, film, theatre, television, music or video game that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work.In many cases, the sequel continues elements of the original story, often with the same characters and settings. A sequel can lead to a series, in which key elements appear repeatedly. Although the difference between more than one sequel and a series is somewhat arbitrary, it is clear that some media franchises have enough sequels to become a series, whether originally planned as such or not.Sequels are attractive to creators and to publishers because there is less risk involved in returning to a story with known popularity rather than developing new and untested characters and settings. Audiences are sometimes eager for more stories about popular characters or settings, making the production of sequels financially appealing.In film, sequels are very common. There are many name formats for sequels. Sometimes, they either have unrelated titles or have a letter added on the end. More commonly, they have numbers at the end or have added words on the end. It is also common for a sequel to have a variation of the original title or have a subtitle. In the 1930s, many musical sequels had the year included in the title. Sometimes sequels are released with different titles in different countries, because of the perceived brand recognition. There are several ways that subsequent works can be related to the chronology of the original. Various neologisms have been coined to describe them.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sequel

   A sequel is a literary, film, or play work that continues the narrative of a preceding work. It usually presents the development or events occurring after those of the original narrative, often focusing on the same characters and settings. Sequels are generally created due to the popularity and success of the original work, with the aim of continuing the story or expanding on the fictional universe.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Sequelnoun

   that which follows; a succeeding part; continuation; as, the sequel of a man's advantures or history

2. Sequelnoun

   consequence; event; effect; result; as, let the sun cease, fail, or swerve, and the sequel would be ruin

3. Sequelnoun

   conclusion; inference

4. Etymology: [L. sequela, fr. sequit to follow: cf. F. squelle a following. See Sue to follow.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sequel

   A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre or music that continues the story of, or expands upon, some earlier work. In the common context of a narrative work of fiction, a sequel portrays events set in the same fictional universe as an earlier work, usually chronologically following the events of that work. In many cases, the sequel continues elements of the original story, often with the same characters and settings. A sequel can lead to a series, in which key elements appear in a number of stories. Although the difference between more than one sequel and a series is somewhat arbitrary, it is clear that some media franchises have enough sequels to become a series, whether originally planned as such or not. Sequels are attractive to creators and to publishers because there is less risk involved in returning to a story with known popularity rather than developing new and untested characters and settings. Audiences are sometimes eager for more stories about popular characters or settings, making the production of sequels financially appealing. In movies, sequels are common. There are many name formats for sequels. Usually, they either have unrelated titles, such as The Jewel of the Nile, the sequel to Romancing the Stone, or the same title as the original, but with a number added, as in Lethal Weapon 2, sequel to Lethal Weapon. Sometimes such titles have subtitles as well. It is also common for a sequel to have a variation of the original title. In the 1930s, many musical sequels had the year included in the title, in the style of Broadway revues such as the Ziegfeld Follies.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sequel

   sē′kwel, n. that which follows, the succeeding part: result, consequence: (obs.) descendants: (Scots law) thirlage. [Fr.,—L. sequela—sequi; Gr. hepesthai, to follow.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sequel

   In a campaign, a major operation that follows the current major operation. In a single major operation, a sequel is the next phase. Plans for a sequel are based on the possible outcomes (success, stalemate, or defeat) associated with the current operation. See also branch.

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How to pronounce Sequel?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sequel in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sequel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Sequel in a Sentence

1. Jonathan Burnham:

   The existence of' Go Set a Watchman' was unknown until recently, and its discovery is an extraordinary gift to the many readers and fans of' To Kill a Mockingbird,' reading in many ways like a sequel to Harper Lee's classic novel, it is a compelling and ultimately moving narrative about a father and a daughter's relationship, and the life of a small Alabama town living through the racial tensions of the 1950s.

2. Prashant Agarwal:

   When you expect your desire to be fulfilled, you often anticipate about it. You anticipate the possible results and outcomes of the situation which will lead to fulfilment of your desire. Although your anticapations merely remain as expectations until it is acquainted with some real facts. And hence, when your anticapations are substantiated with a proper sequel it becomes more viable, which ultimately results in the higher possibility of achieving your desired goal.

3. Selma Blair:

   I had lunch with Cameron the other day, we were reminiscing about the film, i would have liked to do a sequel but Cameron’s retired from acting, she’s like, ‘I’m done.’ I mean, she doesn’t need to make any more films, she has a pretty great life, I don’t know what it would take to bring her back. She’s happy.

4. Kenan Thompson:

   Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal ! , love performing with my brother Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell and ca n’t wait to show the fans what these characters have been up to since we last saw them.

5. Michael Pachter:

   Sequels do better, new IP doesn't sell well. Even if a sequel falls off, the floor on sales is still higher than the ceiling on new games.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Sequel
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sequel
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Sequel
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sequel
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sequel
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Sequel
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Sequel
9. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf