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Irregardless is listed as an adverb, nonstandard.
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Is there such a word as irregardless?
Yes, despite a widespread belief that irregardless is not a real word, it is in face a word- it's a combination of 'irrespective' and 'regardless.' It is recognized by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and the Oxford English Dictionary.
Is irregardless proper English?
No, "irregardless" contains a double negative. "Regardless" is proper English, but "irregardless" is not.
Is wrong the only word spell wrong in the dictionary?
No, there are other words that are spelled incorrectly in the dictionary, such as misspell or irregardless. These words are considered misspelled because they do not conform to the standard spelling rules of the English language.
What label is the word irregardless given in the dictionary?
The word "irregardless" is typically labeled as nonstandard or informal in dictionaries because it is considered a double negative version of "regardless." It is generally not accepted as a standard or formal usage in English.
How do you use energeticly in a sentence?
First, get a dictionary. Go to the section labeled "E" and learn how to spell.
Is irregardless grammatically incorrect?
Yes, "irregardless" is considered nonstandard and grammatically incorrect. The correct term is "regardless."
What is the difference between regardless and irregardless?
Irregardless is not an actual word. Regarless is the word you are looking for...in fact, irregardless is a double negative, so not a word x 2. "ir" means not "regard" means to make note of "less" means no more IRREGARDLESS =Not making note of, and it means no more.
How do you use the word irregardless in a sentence?
"Irregardless of the weather, we will still have our picnic in the park."
Is 'regardless' or 'irregardless' correct?
There is no such standard word as irregardless... it is simply "regardless". The nonstandard word irregardless is redundant. The prefix ir- means not. People intend irregardless to mean without regard for some information, or without taking certain information into consideration. But it would really mean "Not [ir-] without regard" [regardless].When used, the word irregardless carries the unfortunate sense that an uninformed person is attempting to appear learned. Regardless of what others may say, avoid "irregardless". Ex: Regardless, Steve is A gay.
Can a dictionary have bad words in it?
Some dictionaries will include profane words. Dictionaries can include any words that people use. Bad words will be described as vulgar. Ungrammatical words (ain't, irregardless) will be described as non-standard.
Is last a verb?
"Last" can be a verb when used to mean to continue to exist or to endure. For example, "How long will this battery last?"
Can you use slang in the game scrabble?
Before the game begins the players should agree as to what dictionary will be used in case of a challenge. Slang words are legal Scrabble words as long as they are labeled as part of speech in the designated dictionary.
