interquel

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- 1.1 Etymology
- 1.2 Noun
  - 1.2.1 Related terms
  - 1.2.2 Quotations

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The term “interquel” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria.

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[edit] Etymology

Patterned after prequel, as pre- meaning "before" and inter- meaning "between."

[edit] Noun

interquel

(narratology) An installment in a series of works set chronologically between two of its predecessors.
(narratology) Any middle sequel with an earlier and a later installment. This usage may not be proper.

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2001 March 20, Michael S. Schiffer, “Better off dead”, rec.arts.sf.written, Usenet

Not strictly a sequel, of course. (More of an interquel.)
2002 January 15, Myuuni Hausen II, “Are there any subtitled versions of Inferno Road?”, uk.media.animation.anime, Usenet

Basically this part was a filler story which was set somewhere within the continuity of the first part - an "interquel" if you must.
2002 October 4, Kirsten Gilson, “TLK 1.5 to be released theatrically”, alt.fan.lion-king, Usenet

According to Animagic...the interquel is being planned to be released theatrically.
2004 November 7, Henry Kisor, “‘The Godfather Returns’ turns out to be a worthy ‘interquel’”, Chicago Sun-Times

The sparkling novel is neither sequel nor prequel but what might be called an "interquel," for it fills some of the chronological gaps
2006 June 25, quoted by Simon Carless (June 27), “Writing Up Trilby's Notes”, Game Set Watch, at www.gamesetwatch.com [1]

The game is a direct sequel to 5 Days a Stranger and an interquel between 5DaS and 7 Days a Skeptic