n. 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.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. That which follows; a succeeding part; continuation.
n. Consequence; event; effect; result.
n. Conclusion; inference.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. That which follows and forms a continuation; a succeeding part: as, the sequel of a man's adventures or history.
n. Consequence; result; event.
n. Consequence inferred; consequentialness.
n. Succession; order.
n. Those who follow or come after; descendants.
n. In Scots law. See thirlage.
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n. a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
n. something that follows something else
Word Usage
"And from what I gather, the sequel is as good as this one."