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onscreen.

As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. As seen on a screen (as of television, film, or computer) rather than in real life.

    not-comparable
    The two actors had a very realistic onscreen romance, but in reality they couldn't stand each other.
Where this word comes from

From on + screen.

adv
  1. Inside the frame of the cinema, television or computer screen.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From on + screen.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.