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irrespective

adv. sent.
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪɹəˈspɛktɪv// UK //ɪɹɪspˈɛktɪv// ir·re·spec·tive Archaic

adv. without being affected by other things or rules. You use it when you want to say that something happens no matter what the situation is.

adv. without regard for or being influenced by specific circumstances. Typically functions as a sentence-modifying element or part of a prepositional phrase.


SIMPLE

Everyone can join the club irrespective of their age.

CONTEXTUAL

The company decided to promote the most qualified candidate irrespective of how long they had been with the firm.

COMPLEX

The law mandates that emergency services must provide assistance to any person in immediate danger irrespective of their legal status or ability to pay for the treatment received.

Synonyms
Origin

From ir- + respective.

Usage

Almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.

Pitfall

irrespectively of the costirrespective of the costWhile 'irrespectively' exists, 'irrespective' is the standard form used in the prepositional phrase 'irrespective of'.

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