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prequel
pre·quel [ prkwəl ] (plural pre·quels)


noun 
Definition:
 
earlier part of story: a movie or novel set at a time preceding the action of an existing work, especially one that has achieved commercial success
[Late 20th century. Blend of pre- + sequel]
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