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missing link

/ˈmɪsɪŋ lɪŋk/

Traduction: Créature hypothétique disparue considérée comme une forme intermédiaire entre l'homme et le singe ; au sens large, tout chaînon manquant ou toute pièce manquante nécessaire pour compléter une séquence ou comprendre un processus.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈmɪsɪŋ lɪŋk/

A hypothetical extinct creature that is believed to be an intermediate form between humans and apes; more broadly, any missing piece of evidence or connection needed to complete a series or understand a process.

  • 🇫🇷Créature hypothétique disparue considérée comme une forme intermédiaire entre l'homme et le singe ; au sens large, tout chaînon manquant ou toute pièce manquante nécessaire pour compléter une séquence ou comprendre un processus.
  1. Hypothetical transitional form C1 formal

    A hypothetical extinct creature that is believed to be an intermediate form between two species, especially between apes and humans.

    • The discovery of the fossil was hailed as the missing link in human evolution.
    • Scientists are still searching for the missing link between dinosaurs and birds.
    • The term 'missing link' is often used in popular science, but it is an oversimplification.

    🇫🇷chaînon manquant

  2. Crucial piece of information B2 informal

    A piece of information or evidence that is needed to complete a series or solve a problem.

    • The detective found the missing link that solved the case.
    • This document is the missing link in our understanding of the company's history.
    • Her testimony provided the missing link in the investigation.

    🇫🇷chaînon manquant