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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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Origin of irrespective
First recorded in 1630–40; ir-2 + respective
OTHER WORDS FROM irrespective
ir·re·spec·tive·ly, adverbWords nearby irrespective
irresistible, irresoluble, irresolute, irresolution, irresolvable, irrespective, irrespirable, irresponsible, irresponsive, irretentive, irretraceable
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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, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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