Definitions
- Referring to the act of continuing or extending something that has already started. - Describing a continuation of a story, event, or process. - Talking about a continuation of a project, plan, or idea.
- Referring to a literary or cinematic work that continues the story of a previous work. - Describing a subsequent event or occurrence that follows a previous one. - Talking about a result or consequence that follows a previous action or decision.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that follows or continues a previous event or occurrence.
- 2Both words can be used in a literary or cinematic context.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a result or consequence of a previous action or decision.
What is the difference?
- 1Type: Continuation refers to the act of continuing or extending something while sequel refers to a specific type of continuation in a literary or cinematic context.
- 2Context: Continuation can be used in a broader range of contexts than sequel, which is primarily used in a literary or cinematic context.
- 3Timing: Continuation can occur immediately or at a later time, while sequel typically occurs after a significant amount of time has passed.
- 4Association: Continuation is more neutral and can be associated with positive or negative outcomes, while sequel is often associated with a successful or popular previous work.
- 5Purpose: Continuation can be intentional or unintentional, while sequel is always intentional and planned as a continuation of a previous work.
Remember this!
Continuation and sequel both refer to something that follows or continues a previous event or occurrence. However, continuation is a more general term that can be used in a broader range of contexts, while sequel is a specific type of continuation in a literary or cinematic context. Additionally, sequel is often associated with a successful or popular previous work and is always intentional and planned.
