noun
a hypothetical form of animal assumed to have been a common ancestor of two or more distinct species
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The missing link in the investigation was finally discovered through DNA evidence.
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We found the missing link to the puzzle - turns out it was hidden in the last file.
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I finally found the missing link to my outfit - these shoes tie everything together perfectly.
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Communication is the missing link in their relationship, causing misunderstandings and conflicts.