irrespective

[ ir-i-spek-tiv ]

/ ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv /

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adjective

without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of): Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.

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to remove or destroy all traces of.

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Origin of irrespective

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

OTHER WORDS FROM irrespective

ir·re·spec·tive·ly, adverb

Words nearby irrespective

irresistible, irresoluble, irresolute, irresolution, irresolvable, irrespective, irrespirable, irresponsible, irresponsive, irresuscitable, irretentive

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I do not begrudge the journalist for pursuing the unvarnished truth, irrespective of political consequences.
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He thinks that this development can go on irrespective of the use to which they are put.
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Mixtures of acetylene with air or oxygen are forbidden, irrespective of the pressure or proportions.
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The opportunity to do good to our fellowmen comes to all, irrespective of sect or sex.
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As has been said, the first thing for a family to do is to find out their definite income, irrespective of Aunt Maria.
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If the candidate was liked he was voted for irrespective of principles.
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British Dictionary definitions for irrespective

irrespective

/ (ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv) /

adjective

irrespective of (preposition) without taking account of; regardless of

adverb

informal regardless; without due considerationhe carried on with his plan irrespective

Derived forms of irrespective

irrespectively, adverb

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irrespective

adjective

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adjective

adverb

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