Adverb

höchstwahrscheinlich

most likely, highly probably, in all likelihood

Er kommt höchstwahrscheinlich zu spät.

He will most likely be late.

Das ist höchstwahrscheinlich die beste Lösung.

That is most likely the best solution.

[sentence adverb] modifies a whole clause Höchstwahrscheinlich hat er den Zug verpasst.

Synonyms: very likely, probably; Antonyms: unlikely.

From 'höchst' (highest) + 'wahrscheinlich' (probable). Literally 'highest-probable'.

Think of it as 'highly' or 'most' probable. The 'höchst' part adds strong emphasis.

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