sum of parts

A form of sum of its parts — A group which can be seen as a mere juxtaposition of the elements that compose it; a collection of things in which there is no new property or added value that emerges from the interactions between its parts.

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Meanings

nounsum of parts (plural sums of parts)

plural sums of parts

  1. alternativeAlternative form of sum of its parts.

    The whole is greater than the sum of parts.

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