What does the TOEIC word "Presumptive" mean?

The TOEIC word "Presumptive" (adjective (形容詞)) means "推定の、仮定の" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

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adjective (形容詞)

Presumptive

推定の、仮定の

Yes, a typical business example is: "He is the presumptive heir to the family business." which translates to "彼は家業の推定相続人である。".

💡 Usage & Nuance: 法的な文脈や、確定的ではないが根拠に基づいて推定される状況（特にPart 7）で登場します。

assumed

supposed

hypothetical

inferred

He is the presumptive heir to the family business.

彼は家業の推定相続人である。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "Presumptive"

Based on current trends, the company's _______ earnings for next quarter are optimistic.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 現在の傾向に基づいた「推定の」収益、という意味で「presumptive」が適切です。
English: The sentence refers to earnings that are estimated based on current trends.

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