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missing link

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missing link
n.
1. A theoretical primate postulated to bridge the evolutionary gap between the anthropoid apes and humans. Not in scientific use.
2. Something lacking that is needed to complete a series.
missing link
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Palaeontology) (sometimes capitals; usually preceded by the) a hypothetical extinct animal or animal group, formerly thought to be intermediate between the anthropoid apes and man
2. any missing section or part in an otherwise complete series
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Noun1.missing linkmissing link - hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beings
ape-man
primitive, primitive person - a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization
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missing link
n → fehlendes Glied


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They supplied the missing link in the evidence for the defense.
Law and the Lady by Collins, Wilkie View in context
I only require a few missing links to have an entirely connected case.
Sign of the Four by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
There are missing links in the evidence, as I left it, which Gabriel Betteredge can supply, and to Gabriel Betteredge I go
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