English
irrespective of
Irrespective of comes from Latin respectus.
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CErespectus
- Englishearliest quotation 1978irrespective of
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history not traced here.
Lineage
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CErespectus
- Englishearliest quotation 1978irrespective of
Earliest quotation: 1978, 1976, Leszek Kołakowski: “That prediction was based on his belief that the…”
Linked words
through Latin respectus
Today it means
adv Regardless of; without regard for; without considering.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Latin respectus / irrespective of