irrespective

[ir-i-spek-tiv] Example Sentences

ir·re·spec·tive

[ir-i-spek-tiv]
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

ir·re·spec·tive·ly, adverb
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Irrespective is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
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.
Example Sentences
  • 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 (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

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