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[ ir-i-spek -tiv ] SHOW IPA
/ ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adjective without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of ): Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.
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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Example sentences from the Web for irrespective I do not begrudge the journalist for pursuing the unvarnished truth, irrespective of political consequences.
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The agent would have to play along with the mood of the crowd to maintain cover, irrespective of personal feelings and reactions.
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One negative article erases 10 positive ones, irrespective of how many people are reading the positive versus the negative ones.
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And it was irrespective of the circumstances of the children who might have needed some help.
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In 2011, irrespective of ground conditions, the NATO clock will go into reverse sweep.
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He thinks that this development can go on irrespective of the use to which they are put.
Democracy and Education | John Dewey
Mixtures of acetylene with air or oxygen are forbidden, irrespective of the pressure or proportions.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use | F. H. Leeds
The opportunity to do good to our fellowmen comes to all, irrespective of sect or sex.
The Annals of Willenhall | Frederick William Hackwood
As has been said, the first thing for a family to do is to find out their definite income, irrespective of Aunt Maria.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale Gilman
If the candidate was liked he was voted for irrespective of principles.
McClure's Magazine, January, 1896, Vol. VI. No. 2 | Various
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British Dictionary definitions for irrespective adjective irrespective of (preposition) without taking account of; regardless of
adverb informal regardless; without due consideration he carried on with his plan irrespective
Derived forms of irrespective irrespectively , adverb 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
Words related to irrespective heedless, regardless, inattentive, careless, mindless, discounting, disregarding, disrespectful, impartial