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irrespective

[ir-i-spek-tiv]

adjective

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

    Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.



irrespective

/ ˌɪɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. (preposition) without taking account of; regardless of

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. informalregardless; without due consideration

    he carried on with his plan irrespective

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • irrespectively adverb
  • ˌˈ𳦳پ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of irrespective1

First recorded in 1630–40; ir- 2 + respective
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More than 320 players are now eligible for up to 12 months paid leave - with everyone receiving the same amount, irrespective of their ranking.

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But irrespective of how desirable Chinese cars are in comparison with European rivals, some experts believe we should be wary of them – for security reasons.

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It said recruitment should be "solely on the basis of merit" and provide "equality of opportunity to all candidates", irrespective of protected characteristics including gender, religion and "political opinion".

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"We need to build Romania together irrespective of who you voted for," said Dan, once his victory was secure.

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If so, deportees with gang pasts like Alberto and Luis will need some help to start again, irrespective of their crimes.

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