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missing link
missing linkn.1. A hypothetical primate that is postulated to be the common ancestor from which both humans and nonhuman apes evolved. Not in scientific use.2. Something lacking that is needed to complete a series.missing link n 1. (Palaeontology) the missing link (sometimes capitals) 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 miss′ing link′
n. 1. a hypothetical form of animal assumed to have been a connecting link between the anthropoid apes and humans. 2. anything lacking for the completion of a sequence. [1860–65] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  missing link - hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beingsape-manprimitive, primitive person - a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization |
Translationsmissing link
missing link1. A hypothetical extinct animal that is believed to be the evolutionary connection between man and ape. Scientists will never fully understand the evolution of man until they find the missing link.2. Something that is significantly, noticeably absent, often because its presence would be helpful or beneficial. Participation is the missing link in your grade, so I would suggest speaking up in class going forward. I think that chlorine is the missing link in this experiment.See also: link, missingmissing link
missing link a hypothetical extinct animal or animal group, formerly thought to be intermediate between the anthropoid apes and man Missing Link
AIDS A hypothetical link between monkeys and man in the molecular evolution of a lentivirus endemic in monkeys which has been linked to HIV
Evolution A popular term for the ‘holy grail’ primate that would bridge the gap between monkey and manmissing link
Synonyms for missing linknoun hypothetical organism formerly thought to be intermediate between apes and human beingsSynonymsRelated Words- primitive
- primitive person
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