Meaning & use

trilogy

noun·Academic

A group of three related novels, films, or other works that form a single larger story.

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The director's fantasy trilogy took nearly a decade to complete.

She finally read the final book in her favorite science fiction trilogy.

A note on using this word

Compare 'duology' (two works) and 'series,' which can include any number of installments.

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