irrespective

[ ir-i-spek-tiv ]

adjective

1. without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of ):

   Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.

irrespective

/ ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv /

adjective

1. irrespective of
   preposition without taking account of; regardless of

adverb

1. informal.
   regardless; without due consideration

   he carried on with his plan irrespective

Derived Forms

• ˌirreˈspectively, adverb

Other Words From

• irre·spective·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of irrespective¹

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

Example Sentences

That shows the ongoing impact of price rises over the last few years, irrespective of what's happening now.

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We need a strong relationship with the United States irrespective of who leads the country.

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"We lost all our duels, we weren’t competitive and if you're not competitive, irrespective of what you do tactically, it is not going to work."

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VAT - value added tax - was charged at the same rate on all goods irrespective of their origin or value, they added.

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The SNP is described as a "civic nationalist party", which says it welcomes people irrespective of birth or ancestry as long as they are willing to commit themselves to Scotland.

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Related Words

• heedless
• inattentive
• regardless