Hozzávetlegesen

Hozzávetlegesen is a Hungarian adverb meaning approximately, roughly, or in an estimative sense rather than precisely. It is used to indicate that a statement, quantity, or measurement is not exact.

The term is formed from the adjective hozzávetőleges (approximate) with the adverbial suffix -en, yielding an adverb that can modify verbs and predicates. It is commonly found in formal, technical, or written Hungarian and is often used when reporting estimates based on available data.

Usage and examples: A költség hozzávetőlegesen 100 millió forint. (The cost is approximately 100 million forints.) A feladat időtartama hozzávetőlegesen két hónap. (The duration of the task is approximately two months.)

Nuances and related terms: Hozzávetlegesen tends to be more formal than körülbelül or nagyjából, and is common in financial, administrative, scientific, and legal writing. It signals that the figure or statement is an estimate rather than an exact value. Related synonyms include körülbelül and nagyjából, while pontosan or precízen serve as antonyms indicating exactitude.