missing link

Definitions

1. 1

   A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap…

   A hypothetical primate once thought necessary to explain a perceived evolutionary gap between apes and humans.

   • "In the latter case, he may well approximate to what the vulgar have called the 'missing link'."
2. 2

   Any sought-after or valuable intermediary figure or position.

   • What we need is an artist who is also a scientist; or a scientist who thinks like an artist. And at last I can unveil that missing link of art and science!
   • It is hoped this can finally solve the conundrum of how to connect the base to the elite, for so long the game’s missing link.
   • "For too long, there has been a missing link between the East and West Midlands, and this is our opportunity to reforge it," said Webbe.

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