Irrespective
/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɛk.tɪv/noun
Not taking something into account; regardless of.
Did you know?The prefix 'ir-' suggests negation, while 'respect' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to look back', hinting at how we often ignore what we should be paying attention to in life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
respectus
“Looking back or consideration.”
Middle English
Middle English
respectif
“Relating to looking back or regarding.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
irrespective
“Not regarding or paying attention.”
Modern English
English
irrespective
“In contemporary use, it means without regard or consideration.”