Subhead (noun)

  1. A secondary heading or subheading within a larger document, typically used to organize and categorize information.
  2. A short phrase or headline that summarizes the content of a specific section or article.
  3. A secondary or supporting headline or title, used to provide additional detail or context.

Origin:

Derived from the latin 'sub-' meaning under or less and 'caput' meaning head.

Examples:

  1. The report was divided into several chapters, each with its own set of subheads that helped to organize the information.
  2. The subhead of the article read 'Breaking News: Major Earthquake strikes city,' capturing the reader's attention and providing a brief overview of the article's content.
  3. The subhead of the news report 'Local man wins lottery jackpot,' gave the reader additional information about the story and helped to draw them in.
  4. The subhead of the section 'Why is healthy eating important?' helped to provide additional context for the reader and made the information easier to understand.
  5. The subhead of the chapter 'The history of the automobile,' provided a brief overview of the content and helped to organize the information into manageable sections.
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