subheading

subhead

/ (ˈsʌbˌhɛdɪŋ) /

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noun

the heading or title of a subdivision or subsection of a printed work

a division subordinate to a main heading or title

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Words nearby subheading

subgum, subha, subhalide, subharmonic, subhead, subheading, subhedral, subhuman, Subic Bay, subimago, subincision

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How to use subheading in a sentence

Especially avoid a single subheading when it can be joined to the preceding line, or omitted.
The Century Handbook of Writing|Garland Greever
As this was a subheading, the "On" was capitalized to match the form of the rest of the index.
Animal Intelligence|George J. Romanes
What is your first subheading there that you are going to talk from?
Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, conjointly with the Senate Committee on Patents, on H.R. 19853, to amend and consolidate the acts respecting copyright|United States Committee on Patents
Then he drew to him a block of copy paper and set about heading and subheading the story.
Local Color|Irvin S. Cobb