An internet search reveals "irregardless" is a recognized word according to grammarly & other websites.
Apologies for sidetracking the thread. Carry on
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“Irregardless” vs. “Regardless”: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to the English language, there are many things that can spark debate about what’s correct and what isn’t. The word irregardless is…www.grammarly.com
slow day today...
to contribute something to the thread before i get to the real purpose of my post, I'll say that I've had very nice experiences with both Mika & Isabelle at PS !
now to the use of "irregardless"... ok - its a word.
its a terrible word, though. it is essentially a double negative. Regardless means "without regard" - by adding "IR" at the front it becomes "without without regard" ... but it is rarely used with the intention of delivering a double negative...
so, yes, its a word, but its a mess of a word, and almost never used to say what it actually says...
back to work...
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