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

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The other members of the group also are characterized in distinctly human terms, irrespective of their extraordinary abilities. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025 This only hardened their desire to diversify their partnerships, including by building closer ties with Russia and China, and pursue their own interests irrespective of American asks. Dina Esfandiary, Time, 1 July 2025 This also enables you to support customers in any time zone, irrespective of where your customer support team is based. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 But there are certainly shows that have risen to be a part of the cultural conversation, irrespective of the platform. Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for irrespective of

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First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Jul. 2025.

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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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