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ir-i-SPEKT-iv/ˌɪrɪˈspektɪv/

Irrespective is used in irrespective of = without considering; regardless of: irrespective of the centre. Regardless is the everyday twin; despite needs a noun phrase differently. Access arrangements apply irrespective of the school. Formal policy English. Do not write “irrespective from”.

Meaning

Without considering something; regardless (irrespective of).

Examples

• “Access arrangements apply irrespective of the school you sit in.”
• “Marks are awarded irrespective of handwriting, which is the rubric sense.”

Good to know

irrespective of + noun. Everyday: regardless of. Formal policies and rubrics. Not “irrespective from”. Ignoring a factor, not despite + -ing.

Near in meaning

regardless

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