C ... as in citrus ... Cal as in Calcium ... Cit-ri-cal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A playful spelling out of a word using related concepts.
- In plain terms
- Citrus, calcium, and the word citri‑cal.
- What can you take from it?
- Use vivid associations to remember terms.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What benefit does a mnemonic provide?
Another view
It’s unclear what the target word is.
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