irrespective
/ɪɹɪˈspɛktɪv/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.41 in modern English
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
adj
Without regard for conditions, circumstances, or consequences; unbiased; independent; impartial.
Example Sentences
- "That alone, apart from Mr. Wyse’s old-fashioned notions on the subject, made telephoning impossible, for your summons was usually answered by his cook, who instantly began scolding the butcher irrespective and disrespectful of whom you were."
- "In fact, the influence of signage in a certain area may exist anywhere on a continuum from profoundly effective to utterly trivial or completely insignificant, irrespective of the intent motivating the signs."
- "an irrespective judgment"
- "According to this doctrine, it must be resolved wholly into the absolute, irrespective will of God."
- "His followers are become so wicked and irrespective, as to[…]cast their owne misdeeds upon the broad back of the Prince."
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in- Latin ir- English ir- English respective English irrespective From ir- + respective.