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crossheading

crossheading

8.0
A short heading inside a text that introduces a small section
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɔsˌhɛdɪŋ/
  • UK
translation icon : subtítulo
  • The chapter was divided into several sections, each introduced by a crossheading.

Examples

  • She used a crossheading to clarify the transition between two major topics in her essay.

  • The article began with a crossheading about climate change.

  • A bold crossheading helped readers quickly locate the information they needed.

  • Many crossheadings help organize the content effectively.

  • A bold crossheading helped readers quickly locate the information they needed.

  • She used a crossheading to clarify the transition between two major topics in her essay.

  • The chapter was divided into several sections, each introduced by a crossheading.

Synonyms

subhead
vscrossheading
2 3.5

A small heading inside a chapter or article to show the topic

is specifically printed inside the main text rather than anywhere else
subheading
vscrossheading
2 3.2

A smaller title that shows what a section of writing is about

is mainly about placement inside the running text to highlight parts
crosshead
vscrossheading
  • UK
7.3

A short heading inside the main text that breaks the content into sections

is printed within the body to introduce or highlight a subsection

How Prominent

title
665 1.0
heading
28 1.3
crossheading
  • UK
8.0
subheading
2 3.2
caption
45 2.7

Surface Forms

crossheading singular
crossheadings plural

Morphology

crossheading = cross + heading (semi-transparent) = cross + heading

Components 'cross' and 'heading' are clear, but the specific typographic sense ('a heading within the body') is a specialized usage not fully predictable for all learners.

Etymology

The word crossheading comes from the parts cross meaning 'across' and heading meaning 'title', so a crossheading is a title that sits across the body of a text to introduce or mark a subsection.