Meaning & use
irrespective
Not taking something into account; regardless of a particular factor or condition, usually followed by 'of'.
See it in a sentence
The scholarship is awarded to the top student, irrespective of their family's income.
Everyone must wear a helmet on site, irrespective of how experienced they are.
A note on using this word
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'irrespective of'; avoid the nonstandard word 'irregardless'.
Words with a similar meaning
regardless
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