adjective
irrespective
ih-rih-SPEHK-tihv
adjective
1
Not taking something into account; regardless of it.
"Everyone gets the same bonus, irrespective of how long they have worked here."
"The rule applies to all students, irrespective of age."
How to Use Irrespective
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always used as "irrespective of" — meaning "no matter what" or "regardless of."
Common mistake
It is almost always followed by "of." Saying just "irrespective" on its own sounds unfinished.
Common pairings
irrespective of age
irrespective of the outcome
irrespective of cost
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Etymology
Formed from ir- ("not") plus respective.