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

Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit from a cut irrespective of their tariff, although the amounts will vary between households.

From BBC

And software stocks, irrespective of their fundamental merits, are caught in a historic downdraft that might take months or longer to subside.

From Barron's

They even provide financial incentives for engaging content, irrespective of whether it’s real or AI-generated.

From Salon

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

Related Words

• heedless
• inattentive
• regardless