English Explanatory Dictionary

flashforward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dramatic device in which a future event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative.
verb
  1. To use this dramatic device.

Word forms

flashforward flashforwards flash-forward flashforwarding flashforwarded

Etymology

Blend of flashback + forward.

Related words

flashback
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