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prequel Definition

pre·quel (prē′kwəl)

noun

a film, novel, etc. about events that preceded and, often, led up to those of another novel, film, etc. that was produced or published earlier
prequel Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • sort: Cube Zero goes on to explain the first Cube and is a prequel of sorts.

Converse of object

  • write: Using this text as a model write a prequel or sequel to the story.
  • see: Not that you need to have seen the prequel to enjoy this tender and touching story.
  • spawn: An enormous hit in its native Hong Kong, this has already spawned a prequel, with a sequel on the way.

Adjective modifier

  • third: The third prequel to " The Deptford Mice " .
  • second: The second prequel to " The Deptford Mice " .

Modifies a noun

  • trilogy: With the prequel trilogy now wrapped up, the inevitable game of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith is here.
  • era: Re-live all of the epic battles from the classic and prequel eras of the Star Wars universe in this intense open-ended multiplayer action game.
  • series: Given that it was a prequel series it could never have true suspense.
  • novel: Well you could do a great deal worse than reading his prequel novel.
  • exorcist: Tuesday 27th May 2003: Exorcist: The Beginning Update: More online developments to report regarding horror prequel Exorcist: The Beginning.
  • movie: We all have our own ideas about what those prequel movies are about.

Noun used with modifier

  • exorcist: The Exorcist prequel will be directed by Paul Schrader and will begin shooting in November.