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prequel

/ˈpɹiːkwəl/

Meanings
noun
In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.

Examples :

""Many fans enjoyed the movie about the hero's childhood; it was a satisfying prequel to the original film." "
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series noun

/ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsiɹiz/

A number of things that follow on one after the other or are connected one after the other.

"A series of seemingly inconsequential events led cumulatively to the fall of the company."

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enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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satisfying verb

/ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪŋ/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"Paying my bills on time is satisfying. "

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improper verb

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

To appropriate; to limit.

"The city council voted to improper funds from the park's maintenance budget to cover the unexpected costs of the new library, significantly reducing the park's upkeep. "

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perhaps noun

/pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/

An uncertainty.

"My friend's late arrival is a perhaps, a reason for concern, but she's usually punctual. "

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childhood noun

/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

The state of being a child.

"Her childhood memories of playing hide-and-seek with her siblings were happy and vivid. "

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narrative noun

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

"The teacher's narrative of the historical event was clear and easy to follow. "

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original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

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chronologically adverb

/ˌkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/ /ˌkrɒnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/

(manner) In a chronological manner; with reference to time.

"He had aged but a year chronologically, but in appearance a decade."

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predecessor noun

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/

One who precedes; one who has preceded another in any state, position, office, etc.; one whom another follows or comes after, in any office or position.

"My mom's predecessor as school principal retired last year after 20 years of service. "

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installment noun

/ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/

One of a series of parts, whether equal or unequal to the other parts of the series, of a given entity or a given process, which part presents or is presented at a particular scheduled interval.

"The car payment is in three monthly installments. "