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subseries

subseries

5.1
A smaller group of stories within a larger series, like books or shows
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌbˌsɪriz/
translation icon : subserie
  • The detective novels include a subseries that focuses on the main character's early years.

Examples

  • Fans were excited when the studio announced a new subseries set in the same universe.

  • Each subseries explores a different aspect of the overall storyline.

  • The new subseries of the book includes different characters.

  • Did you read the latest subseries of that popular novel?

  • The detective novels include a subseries that focuses on the main character's early years.

  • Fans were excited when the studio announced a new subseries set in the same universe.

  • Each subseries explores a different aspect of the overall storyline.

Surface Forms

subseries singular
subseries plural

Morphology

subseries = series (transparent) = sub + series

The composition 'sub-' + 'series' transparently denotes a smaller series that is part of a larger series in media contexts.

Etymology

Subseries comes from the parts sub- meaning 'under' and series meaning 'a set of related stories or shows'. So a subseries is a smaller group inside a larger series, like a set of books or episodes that focus on one character or theme.