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irrespective

[ ir-i-spek-tiv ]
/ ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR irrespective

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, adverb

Words nearby irrespective

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

heedless, regardless, inattentive, careless, mindless, discounting, disregarding, disrespectful, impartial

Example sentences from the Web for irrespective

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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