Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chapter-heading

noun

/ˈchap.tər ˈhɛd.ɪŋ/

Definition

A title or heading that marks the beginning of a new chapter in a book or document.

Examples

The chapter-heading of the final chapter revealed the conclusion of the story.
Each chapter-heading in the textbook was numbered and labeled for easy reference.
In the novel, the chapter-heading often included a quote that was relevant to the chapter’s theme.

Meaning

The term ‘chapter-heading’ refers to the text that indicates the start of a new section or chapter within a literary work, helping to organize the content and guide the reader through the text.