# prequel

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ · frequency rank #22,775

## Definitions
1. 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.

## Etymology
Patterned after sequel using pre- (“before”).

## Easily confused with
- **pretzel** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/prequel-vs-pretzel)

## Common misspellings (10)
`perquel`, `pprequel`, `preqeul`, `preqquel`, `prequell`, `prequle`, `preuqel`, `prqeuel`, `prrequel`, `rpequel`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/prequel