предысто́рия — meaning in English
predystoriya
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English meaning
- background noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- backstory noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
- prehistory noun The time before written records in any area of the world; the events and conditions of those times.
- prequel noun A film, book or series that is made after an existing story but set at an earlier point in it, showing what happened before the original.
Senses
предысто́рия is used for these senses in English:
- background Information relevant to the current situation about past events; history.
- backstory The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in, _, film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
- prehistory (often, _, as, _, pre-history) The history leading up to some event, condition, etc.
- prequel (narratology) In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
background — full definition
- noun The part of a scene or image that lies behind the main subject.
- noun A person's history, education, or experience.
- adj Less prominent or noticeable; running behind the main action.
- verb To gather relevant background information on a person or subject.
backstory — full definition
- noun The background history of a person or character that explains who they are and why they act as they do, even though it isn't shown directly.
- noun A made-up personal history someone tells others to hide their real past or intentions.