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irregardless

ir·re·gard·less [ ìrri grdləss ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
( nonstandard )
Same as  regardless


[Early 20th century. Probably blend of irrespective + regardless]

Word Usage

Since the prefix ir- means "not" (as it does in irrespective), and the suffix -less means "without," irregardless is a double negative and is regarded as nonstandard. As such, it is to be avoided, in favor of irrespective or regardless.

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