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

First, he pointed to deleveraging that often takes place in an asset in which investors have ample profits, irrespective of its fundamental drivers.

From MarketWatch

This is the evidence Robinson believes can be England's X-factor at the World Cup, irrespective of those "purists" who may sniff at such an approach.

From BBC

Importantly, when a team's style of play matches the skillset of their players, teams are more likely to win, irrespective of distance ran alone.

From BBC

It is an issue across Nigeria, that often pits farmers against herders, irrespective of faith.

From BBC

"This is an example of what we would like to be doing, to be able to do this year-round, irrespective of the crisis that is going on," Smith added.

From Barron's

Related Words

• heedless
• inattentive
• regardless