Incorrect spelling, explanation: considering the etymology of the word – columna – there is simply no reason why collum could be correct, as the double l is simply unnecessary. Column is the only word consistent with the original Latin word, this is why it is the only correct one.
Correct spelling, explanation: column is based on the Latin word columna which is where the spelling comes from. The word lost the a at the end, as English does not have grammatical gender, but besides that, it became unchanged.
Definition of column:
1. A pillar; a part of a building responsible for support of another structure
White marble columns are the characteristic part of many ancient Greek buildings.
2. A vertical block of text
Many dictionaries have two columns of words on one page.
3. A recurring article section in a magazine
I read this magazine mainly for its amazing movie review column.
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