Etymology

irrespective of

Today it means: Regardless of; without regard for; without considering. Full definition →

Latin respectus
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  1. Latin · derived fromrespectus
  2. English todayirrespective of

Opposite of Medieval Latin respectivus, "having regard for", from Latin respectus.

Words from the same roots

Latinrespectus all →

respectrespectiverespite

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