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Originally Posted by Maritime Q-Scout
Not to be a prick, but by dictionary.com definition it's not an actual word.
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How about Merriam-Webster?
Main Entry:ir·re·gard·less
Pronunciation: \ˌir-i-ˈgärd-ləs\ Function:
adverb Etymology
robably blend of
irrespective and
regardlessDate:circa 1912
nonstandard : regardless
usage Irregardless originated in dialectal American speech in the early 20th century. Its fairly widespread use in speech called it to the attention of usage commentators as early as 1927. The most frequently repeated remark about it is that “there is no such word.” There is such a word, however. It is still used primarily in speech, although it can be found from time to time in edited prose. Its reputation has not risen over the years, and it is still a long way from general acceptance. Use
regardless instead.
It also appears in the Oxford Dictionary.
Soooo....yes there is a word but you shouldn't use it! That should please everybody....or nobody.