Trilogy Meaning
/ˈtɹɪləd͡ʒi/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA set of three connected works, usually dramas, literary pieces, films, or musical compositions, all related by theme, characters, or setting.
Sentence Examples
Pachacuti was the ninth ruler of the Inca trilogy of Mexico.
A trilogy usually has three parts.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The writer completed three connected novels, a popular ____ of fantasy stories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The author recently released the final book in her epic fantasy ____, which has become a bestseller around the world today.
Word Origin & History
PIE word *tréyes Learned borrowing from Latin trilogia, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek τριλογία (trilogía, “trilogy”). Morphologically from tri- + -logy.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"That such a safe adaptation could come of The Hunger Games speaks more to the trilogy’s commercial ascent than the book’s actual content, which is audacious and savvy in its dark calculations."
— 2012 March 22, Scott Tobias, “The Hunger Games”, in AV Club:
"Daisy Ridley has reawakened the debate over “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s” biggest reveal, saying that the character of Rey’s lineage wasn’t clear to her even partway through filming the final chapter of the trilogy."
— 2020 September 9, Brian Lowry, “Daisy Ridley reawakens the ‘Star Wars’ debate over Rey’s lineage”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The writer completed three connected novels, a popular ____ of fantasy stories.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The author recently released the final book in her epic fantasy ____, which has become a bestseller around the world today.