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ir·re·spec·tive
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ˌɪr
ɪˈspɛk
tɪv
/
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spek
-tiv
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adjective
without regard to something else, especially something specified; ignoring or discounting (usually followed by
of
):
Irrespective of my wishes, I should go.
Origin:
1630–40;
ir-
2
+
respective
Related forms
ir·re·spec·tive·ly,
adverb
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Irrespective
of how much time is taken to make a political decision, too much time is taken in its implementation in many cases.
The next primary election will be open to all voters
irrespective
of party affiliation.
The lobby power constrains
irrespective
of east or west or free market or socialist-communist.
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Irrespective
of how much time is taken to make a political decision, too much time is taken in its implementation in many cases.
The next primary election will be open to all voters
irrespective
of party affiliation.
The lobby power constrains
irrespective
of east or west or free market or socialist-communist.
Irrespective
of the social cost of withdrawing support suddenly.
Such abusive comments will be deleted,
irrespective
of their other merits.
We view the ability to eat any food at any time of year,
irrespective
of its natural season, almost as a birthright.
Courage remains a virtue
irrespective
of its physiological basis.
Irrespective
of one's political opinion on labor markets, the correspondent has missed some basic points.
The decision to take that cigarette was mine
irrespective
of what others thought.
What is more, voters seem to be picking and choosing among the candidates
irrespective
of party affiliation.
COLLAPSE
Collins
World English Dictionary
irrespective
(ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv)
—
adj
1.
(
preposition
)
irrespective of
without taking account of; regardless of
—
adv
2.
informal
regardless; without due consideration:
he carried on with his plan irrespective
irre'spectively
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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