Sequel
/ˈsiː.kwəl/noun
A work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, sequels were often considered prophecies of what was to come, blending history with fate and storytelling!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sequela
“that which follows, a result or consequence.”
Old French
Old French
sequel
“a continuation or follow-up.”
Middle English
Middle English
sequel
“a continuation, especially in literature.”
Modern English
English
sequel
“a work that follows another, especially in literature or film.”