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

Examples of irrespective of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If the Thunder can be a top-five defense irrespective of where the game is being played, this team could be at a whole new level in the 2024-25 campaign. Nick Crain, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 With all this complexity, researchers look to see whether, over many studies, there is a general trend that UPF consumption is linked to poor health irrespective of age, gender, education, or other factors. Jess Craig, Vox, 5 Sep. 2024 And the near-instant calcification of pro-Trump and anti-Trump false narratives surrounding the shooting shows how Americans are primed to look at the same event through completely different lenses, irrespective of the underlying facts. Brian Fung, CNN, 17 July 2024 Consequently, these officials have strong incentives to make highly leveraged investments in priority sectors, irrespective of whether these moves are likely to be profitable. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for irrespective of 

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Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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