1 [C] something, such as a piece of information, that is necessary to be able to understand a problem or to make sth complete:
He may be able to provide us with the missing link that can help us solve the mystery.
2 (the missing link) [sing.] an animal similar to humans that was once thought to exist at the time that APES were developing into human beings
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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