Missing Link Definition

noun
Something necessary for completing a series; specif., a hypothetical fossil of an animal believed to have existed in the evolutionary process intermediate between two known animals, esp. between the anthropoid apes and a human being.
Webster's New World
Something lacking that is needed to complete a series.
American Heritage
(figuratively) Any sought-after or valuable intermediary figure or position.
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Other Word Forms of Missing Link

Noun

Singular:
missing link
Plural:
missing-links

Missing Link Sentence Examples

  • The missing link which has hitherto been lacking in the evidence has been found by Barns in the influence of Celtic missionaries who streamed across from Europe until they came in touch with the remnants of the Old Latin Christianity of the Danube.

  • Immediately after the resurrection there is a missing link in the history of Peter.

  • Described simultaneously as heavy rockers, dark balladeers and the missing link between blues-based rock and heavy metal, BOC has remained viable over the years and even thrives in many areas of the world.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIS

Words Ending With

KNKINK

Unscrambles

missing link

Words Starting With M and Ending With K

Starts With M & Ends With KStarts With MI & Ends With KStarts With M & Ends With NK

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With M12 Letter Words Ending With K