diff --git a/src/gui/kernel/qguiapplication.cpp b/src/gui/kernel/qguiapplication.cpp
index 8983a6fbb2..e3f4794e6d 100644
--- a/src/gui/kernel/qguiapplication.cpp
+++ b/src/gui/kernel/qguiapplication.cpp
@@ -874,7 +874,7 @@ QWindowList QGuiApplication::topLevelWindows()
 /*!
     Returns the primary (or default) screen of the application.
 
-    This will be the screen where QWindows are shown, unless otherwise specified.
+    This will be the screen where QWindows are initially shown, unless otherwise specified.
 */
 QScreen *QGuiApplication::primaryScreen()
 {