Mellomtitt

Mellomtitt is a term that appears infrequently in online glossaries and informal discussions, and it does not have a widely recognized or formal definition in major reference works. In practice, it is sometimes encountered as a shorthand or misspelling related to the word mellomtittel, which in Norwegian means an intermediate or “between” title. Because of limited usage, mellomtitt is not established as a standard linguistic, typographic, or cinematic term.

Etymology and potential meanings

The components of mellomtitt resemble the Norwegian prefix mellom- meaning “between” and a form related to titt, a truncated form of tittel or title. As such, some users interpret mellomtitt as referring to an element that sits between two titles, headings, or sections within a text or document. However, this interpretation is speculative, and the spelling without the -el- in mellomtittel is not consistently used in published sources.

Contexts and usage

- Typography and digital writing: In informal Norwegian-language writing circles, mellomtitt is sometimes described as an intermediate title or a transitional heading, though most authors prefer mellomtittel or simply a subheading.

- Film and media history: The concept is sometimes conflated with intertitles (the text cards in silent films). The standard Norwegian term for intertitles is mellomtittel, not mellomtitt, and mellomtitt is considered nonstandard in this context.

- General use: In multilingual or online communities, mellomtitt may appear as a folk etymology or typographical shorthand rather than a recognized term.

See also

Intertitle, mellomtittel, heading, subheading.

Note

Mellomtitt lacks formal definition and standardized usage; references to it are scarce and often informal. Readers seeking precise terminology should consult established sources on Norwegian typography or film history, where mellomtittel and intertitle are the appropriate terms.