möglichst
Translation
as ... as possible, if possible, preferably
Examples
Bitte antworten Sie möglichst schnell.
Please answer as quickly as possible.
Wir suchen eine möglichst zentrale Wohnung.
We are looking for an apartment that is as central as possible.
Grammar Patterns
möglichst + Adjective/Adverb as ... as possible Please come as soon as possible.
Similar Words
Synonym: so ... wie möglich (as ... as possible)
Etymology
It's the superlative form of the adjective 'möglich' (possible). It literally means 'most possibly'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'möglich' (possible) plus the superlative ending '-st'. It pushes the possibility to its maximum limit.