offscreen
Offscreen (adj) means happening outside the visible frame of a film or television screen. Example: “The character's death happens offscreen, so the audience never sees it.”
How to use offscreen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot shown within the visible picture — happening out of view of the camera.
Word forms
offscreened past tense, offscreens singular
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The character's death happens _____, so the audience never sees it.
Etymology
From off plus screen.
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What does “offscreen” mean?
The word “offscreen” means happening outside the visible frame of a film or television screen. In plain terms, not shown within the visible picture — happening out of view of the camera.
How do you use “offscreen” in a sentence?
Here is “offscreen” used in a sentence: “The character's death happens offscreen, so the audience never sees it.”
What is the opposite of “offscreen”?
The opposite of “offscreen” — its antonyms — is onscreen.
What part of speech is “offscreen”?
Depending on how it is used, “offscreen” can be an adjective and an adverb.
How many meanings does “offscreen” have?
“Offscreen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: happening outside the visible frame of a film or television screen.