Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: The missing link

👉 The missing link in a story refers to something that was present but never mentioned, leading up to or after the main character's death or disappearance. It symbolizes an important or pivotal moment or idea that wasn't fully developed before the story ended, potentially affecting the outcome. The word originally came from Old English to refer to the connection between two things that had been lost or not properly shared, like a piece of wood or a key.

The Missing Link