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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.

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'Regardless' is the correct term. 'Irregardless' is considered non-standard and is often seen as a mistake.

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Is irregardless grammatically incorrect?

Yes, "irregardless" is considered nonstandard and grammatically incorrect. The correct term is "regardless."


Which is correct regardless or irregardless?

"Regardless" is the correct term to use. "Irregardless" is considered nonstandard and is often criticized for being a double negative (combining "ir-" and "regardless").


Is irregardless proper English?

No, "irregardless" contains a double negative. "Regardless" is proper English, but "irregardless" is not.


Is such a word as irregardless?

"Irregardless" is considered a non-standard or colloquial term, often used in informal speech despite being technically incorrect. The correct term to use in its place is "regardless."


Is it correct to say irregardless of the result?

No. "Irregardless" is not a word. "Dictionaries that list the word "irregardless" list it as "non-standard." This means that they recognize the word has common use, but really isn't a proper word. So, you can use the word as it is a "real" word, recognized by dictionaries, but you would be much better off using the proper word, regardless of the "trendy kids."


What do YOU say regardless or irregardless and preventive or preventative?

Preventive


Is 'irregardless' a word?

No. The proper word is "regardless." See the Related Link.


How do you use the word irregardless in a sentence?

"Irregardless of the weather, we will still have our picnic in the park."


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.


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.


Which do YOU say regardless or irregardless and preventive or preventative?

You should use regardless and preventive. While the other two words do exist, there are lots of arguments about whether or not they should.


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.