irregardless
1Irregardless — is a term meaning in spite of or anyway , that has caused controversy since it first appeared in the early twentieth century. It is generally listed in dictionaries as incorrect or nonstandard .OriginThe origin of irregardless is not known for… …
2irregardless — an erroneous word that, etymologically, means the opposite of what it is used to express. Attested in non standard writing from at least 1870s (e.g. Portsmouth Times, Portsmouth, Ohio, U.S.A., April 11, 1874: We supported the six successful… …
3irregardless of — (something) without being influenced by something. If you come to this country and commit a crime, I think that irregardless of whether you re now a citizen, you should be deported. Usage notes: not considered standard English …
4irregardless — is in origin probably a blend of irrespective and regardless. It is sometimes found in humorous contexts and is non standard …
5irregardless — ☆ irregardless [ir΄i gärd′lis ] adj., adv. REGARDLESS: a nonstandard or humorous usage …
6irregardless — /ir i gahrd lis/, adv. Nonstandard. regardless. [1910 15; IR 2 (prob. after irrespective) + REGARDLESS] Usage. IRREGARDLESS is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir and less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such… …
7irregardless — 1) people use this word to stress the meaning of regardless. You will follow the policy, irregardless of your feelings. 2) Used to dismiss a valid point or issue. To continue in spite of the facts. Abe: Your decisions have resulted in a loss in… …
8irregardless — 1) people use this word to stress the meaning of regardless. You will follow the policy, irregardless of your feelings. 2) Used to dismiss a valid point or issue. To continue in spite of the facts. Abe: Your decisions have resulted in a loss in… …
9irregardless — ir•re•gard•less [[t]ˌɪr ɪˈgɑrd lɪs[/t]] adv. Nonstandard. use regardless • Etymology: 1910–15; ir II (prob. after irrespective) +regardless usage: irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir and less. Those who… …
10irregardless — adverb Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless Date: circa 1912 nonstandard regardless Usage: Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the… …