irrespective

American  

[ir-i-spek-tiv] / ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv /

adjective

1. without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed byof ).

   Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.

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irrespective British  

/ ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv /

adjective

1. (preposition) without taking account of; regardless of

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adverb

1. informal regardless; without due consideration

   he carried on with his plan irrespective

Other Word Forms

• irrespectively adverb

Etymology

Origin of irrespective

First recorded in 1630–40; ir- ² + respective

Example Sentences

Commentators have also pointed out that in South Africa, all children have a legal right to basic education, irrespective of their nationality or status in the country.

From BBC

“Her journey stands as a testament to the belief that everyone, irrespective of their circumstances, deserves to feel valued,” her founder page on the the Beauty 2 The Streetz website said.

From Los Angeles Times

CMS echoed that view in its proposal on Monday, writing that the new risk-adjustment policies are intended to foster competition “equally for all varieties of plans irrespective of size or resources.”

From The Wall Street Journal

She said it could also breach implied term of mutual trust and confidence in an employment relationship "irrespective of it being set out on paper in a contract of employment".

From BBC

The unique code identifies ships and is supposed to be associated with a vessel for life, irrespective of changes of name or ownership.

From BBC

Related Words

• heedless
• inattentive
• regardless