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- [ir-i-spek-tiv]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv/
- /ˌɪr.ɪˈspek.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-spek-tiv]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈspɛk tɪv/
Definitions of irrespective word
- adjective irrespective without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by of): Irrespective of my wishes, I should go. 1
- noun irrespective Not taking (something) into account; regardless of. 1
- adverb irrespective regardless; without due consideration 0
- adjective irrespective showing disregard for persons or consequences 0
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Origin of irrespective
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; ir-2 + respective
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Irrespective
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irrespective popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrespective
adj irrespective
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- regardless — having or showing no regard; heedless; unmindful (often followed by of).
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
- careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
- mindless — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
adverb irrespective
- notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
- nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
- heedlessly — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
adjective irrespective
- discounting — Present participle of discount.
Antonyms for irrespective
adj irrespective
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- attentive — If you are attentive, you are paying close attention to what is being said or done.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
adjective irrespective
- respective — pertaining individually or severally to each of a number of persons, things, etc.; particular: I will now discuss the respective merits of the candidates.
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