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Tim Y · 09-12-2008, 06:17 PM

there is no accepted usage of the word irregardless.
—Usage note Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.

*** Hey - this thread is, in part, about civil discourse. Please don't bait the other posters, it's not nice. Enough said. No response is necessary, thanks. (Ted)

09-12-2008, 06:17 PM	#7
Tim Y turf historian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,455	there is no accepted usage of the word irregardless. —Usage note Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s. *** Hey - this thread is, in part, about civil discourse. Please don't bait the other posters, it's not nice. Enough said. No response is necessary, thanks. (Ted) Last edited by Ted Craven; 09-12-2008 at 08:06 PM. Reason: reminder...