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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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 15 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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