irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: regardless of
paid irrespective of how hard they workLee Bowes

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To be sure, the solar industry at large should continue to expand irrespective of who runs the government, as continuous cost declines have made solar an increasingly viable energy source. Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The stark difference in the candidates’ positions on how to lead America is likely to introduce uncertainty in markets, but history has shown that stocks usually rise after an election, irrespective of the outcome. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Gas prices have fallen from their highs in 2022, a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, by more than 30% and remained steady irrespective of Mideast tensions. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Stephen Henriques, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024 My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds. The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for irrespective of 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of irrespective of was in 1833

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“Irrespective of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrespective%20of. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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irrespective of

preposition
ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- How to pronounce irrespective of (audio)
: without regard to
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