on-screen
|on/screen|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈɑnˌskrin/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒnˌskriːn/
visible on a screen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'on-screen' originates from the combination of 'on' and 'screen', where 'screen' refers to a surface on which images are projected or displayed.
Historical Evolution
'screen' changed from the Old French word 'escrein' and eventually became the modern English word 'screen'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'screen' meant 'a protective shield', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a surface for displaying images'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
appearing or occurring on a television or computer screen.
The on-screen menu allows you to navigate through the options easily.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45