irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- 

: regardless of

They are protected by law, irrespective of race

Examples of irrespective of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sure, Henley and Frey had solo careers, but the reach of these songs had expanded irrespective of them. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026

Consider each target wounded by crushing knockdowns and then killed by piggy-backers, irrespective of the quality of the quarter. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

The answer is, mostly, none of them, irrespective of their acting abilities. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026

Storm surge, swells and large waves will also be significant hazards irrespective of landfall. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irrespective of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove

Kids Definition

irrespective of

preposition

ir·​re·​spec·​tive of ˌir-i-ˈspek-tiv- 

: without regard to