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Subsequent vs Sequel - What's the difference?

subsequent | sequel |

As an adjective subsequent

is following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.

As a noun sequel is

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.

subsequent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely.
  • Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China.
  • Following in order of place; succeeding.
  • Derived terms

    * subsequently

    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