Coquel

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A narrative about events occurring simultaneously with events of another narrative on which it is based.

    "We might also consider adaptation alongside the processes of publishing sequels, prequels and coquels, and fan fiction."

Example

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"We might also consider adaptation alongside the processes of publishing sequels, prequels and coquels, and fan fiction."

Etymology

Patterned after sequel using co- (“alongside”).

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