column

Meanings

• Noun

  A long, usually tall, narrow structure, typically having a circular or rectangular cross section, used as a support, especially of an entrance or a porch.

  - "The ancient Greeks used columns to support the weight of their temples."
  - "The column of a lighthouse helps ships navigate safely."
  - "The statue stood atop a marble column."

• Noun

  A list or record, typically one arranged in alphabetical or numerical order.

  - "The student's column in the class roll was near the top."
  - "The sales column for the month showed a significant increase."
  - "The newspaper columnist wrote about current events."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑljəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1584244"

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Antonyms

row

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Synonyms

pillar , post , sile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with column
groom , room , moon , june

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Variants

List of all variants of column that leads to same result
column , columned , columns , agony column , agony columns , fifth column , fifth columnism , fifth columnisms , fifth columnist , fifth columnists , fifth columns , lally column , backbone , spinal column , spinal columns , steering column , steering columns , vertebral column , vertebral columns , water column , water columns , advice column , the personal column

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Etymology

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From Old French colonne, from Latin colonna, probably from collum neck.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest column in the world is the Great Sand Dune in Mongolia, which is over 1,000 feet tall.

2. The term 'column' is also used in computing to refer to a list of data in a table.

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Related Concepts

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1. Architecture: The practice of designing and building structures, especially tall buildings, bridges, and other constructions.

2. Pillar: A structural element that supports the weight of a structure.

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Culture

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Columns have been used in various cultures throughout history for architectural, structural, and decorative purposes. They have been used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, as well as in Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

How to Memorize "column"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, slender structure that supports weight.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a list or record.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Came Upon A Time' to remember the meaning of column as a structural support.

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