irrespective

Meanings

• adjective

  Not influenced by or dependent on something, especially when making a decision.

  - "Regardless of the weather, we went to the park. (irrespective of the weather)"

• adjective

  Indifferent or impartial.

  - "The judge made an irrespective decision based on the facts presented in court."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irrespective
perspective , recessive , perceptive , deceptive

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Variants

List of all variants of irrespective that leads to same result
irrespective of

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Etymology

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Late 15th century: from ir- 'not' + respicere 'look at' (from re- 'back' + specere 'look').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'irrespective' is often used interchangeably with 'regardless' and 'despite', but it carries a slightly different connotation, emphasizing impartiality or indifference.

2. Irrespective is a relatively new word in the English language, first appearing in print in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Independence: Irrespective is related to the concept of independence, as it implies making decisions or acting without being influenced by external factors.

2. Impartiality: Irrespective is also related to the concept of impartiality, as it implies making decisions or judgments without being biased or influenced by personal feelings or external pressures.

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Culture

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Irrespective has been used in various literary works, such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and '1984' by George Orwell, to convey the idea of making decisions or judgments impartially, regardless of external factors.

How to Memorize "irrespective"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale balancing irrespective of any external forces. Imagine making a decision without being swayed by external factors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irrespective' with the concept of a neutral judge, making decisions based on facts and the law, without being influenced by emotions or personal biases.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'IRR' to remember the meaning of irrespective: 'I'm Regardless of Reactions' or 'Irrelevant of Reactions'.

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