"prequelization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prequelisation [alternative]
Etymology: From prequelize + -ation or prequel + -ization. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|prequelize|-ation}} prequelize + -ation, {{affix|en|prequel|-ization}} prequel + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prequelization (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The creation of a prequel to a work. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Narratology
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