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 Posted: Mon Oct 2nd, 2006 01:18 pm
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KenC



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 EricAldovino wrote: Is "Irregardless" is a word found in the English language?  ;)

 Yes..................and no.  It is considered non-standard usage!  Regardless means the same thing!

irregardless


ir·re·gard·less [ìrri grdləss] adverb


(nonstandard) See regardless




[Early 20th century. Origin uncertain: probably a blend of irrespective and regardless .]









  WORD KEY: USAGE NOTE








Nonstandard usage:


A moment’s thought will reveal that since the prefix ir- means "not" (as it does in irrespective ), and the suffix -less means "without," irregardless is an illogical double negative. As such it is to be avoided, in favor of irrespective or regardless.