greater

more/bigger/greater than the sum of its parts

Describes something made up of a large collection of things or people in which the total unit is more important, impressive, successful, etc., than its components are individually. America is certainly bigger than the sum of its parts. The global social networking site, so intrinsically connected to and supported by users, is certainly more than just the sum of its parts.

See also: big, greater, more, of, part, sum

The greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Prov. It is more offensive to say something damaging and true about someone than it is to tell a damaging lie. Jill: Fred's really upset. Someone's started a rumor that he's unfaithful to his wife. Jane: But it's true. Jill: Yeah, but the greater the truth, the greater the libel.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Stephania	stə-FAN-yə	English
Irmhild	EERM-hilt	German
Aart	AH:RT	Dutch
SÉVÉRine	-	French
Sterling	['stə:liŋ]
Enkhtuya	-	Mongolian