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irregardless
[ ir-i-gahrd-lis ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈgɑrd lɪs /
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adverb Nonstandard.
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Origin of irregardless
usage note for irregardless
Some people use Irregardless to mean the same thing as regardless, but it is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH irregardless
irregardless , regardless (see usage note at the current entry)Words nearby irregardless
irreformable, irrefragable, irrefrangible, irrefutable, irreg., irregardless, irregular, irregular flower, irregular galaxy, irregularity, irregular variable
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How to use irregardless in a sentence
Besides, like knowing some French or making sure not to say “irregardless,” having a B.A. is a class marker in America.
Meanwhile, innocent, unmarried teenage boys who do seek consent can be penalized irregardless.
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