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

The counterbalance is both Eaton and GE Vernova stand to benefit from the electric grid overhaul that needs to happen, irrespective of AI. — Alexa Lomonaco,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

Strict liability is a legal doctrine in which a company or person is held responsible for causing harm irrespective of any negligence or any intention. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

And there are many ways that Publix offers savings irrespective of your state of residence, says Willis. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

But Coppola’s film, irrespective of its fatal flaws and excesses, at least meant something in the context of his career. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 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