irrespective

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irrespective

  • /ɪɹɪˈspɛktɪv/

Rhymes with -ɛktɪv

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Proto-Indo-European *né

Proto-Indo-European *n̥-

Proto-Italic *n̥-

Latin in-

Latin ir-

English ir-

English respective

English irrespective

From ir- + respective.

adjective

  1. not comparable Heedless, regardless. That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were.
  2. not comparable Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial. an irrespective judgment
  3. not comparable, obsolete Disrespectful. His followers are become so wicked and irrespective, as to[…]cast their owne misdeeds upon the broad back of the Prince.

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