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

Related Words

• heedless
• inattentive
• regardless