"postquel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: postquels [plural]
Etymology: Blend of post- + sequel. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|post-|sequel}} Blend of post- + sequel Head templates: {{en-noun}} postquel (plural postquels)
  1. (narratology) A work of fiction which is set after the events of an earlier installment in a series but is not an immediate sequel. Categories (topical): Narratology

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