*We've only seen **the tip of the iceberg** of their amazing potential.* > tip of the iceberg > *Science* > A massive body of floating ice that has broken away from a glacier or ice field. Most of an iceberg lies underwater, but because ice is not as dense as water, about one ninth of it remains above the surface. > (The American Heritage® Science Dictionary) > *Culture* > Only a hint or suggestion of a much larger or more complex issue or problem. This phrase alludes to the fact that the bulk of a floating iceberg is concealed beneath the water, leaving only a small portion, its tip, visible above. > (The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition) > [Dictionary.com](http://www.dictionary.com/browse/tip--of--the--iceberg)