What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Aftereffect vs Sequel - What's the difference?

aftereffect | sequel | Related terms |

Aftereffect is a related term of sequel.


As nouns the difference between aftereffect and sequel

is that aftereffect is any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested while sequel is (narratology) 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.

aftereffect

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Noun

(head)
  • Any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.
  • A term used for by recreational dextromethorphan users, meaning hung over. The period of time after a self-induced "high" has worn off, but there is still altered vision and awareness.

    • sequel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (narratology) 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.

    • Antonyms

    * prequel

    Coordinate terms

    * midquel

    Derived terms

    * direct sequel * distant sequel * midquel * prequel * requel

    Related terms

    * sequence * sequential