Gordon Small wrote:
Thanks for your comments, Gordon. The correction
by a fellow subscriber was kind of silly wasn't
it?
"Adverb: irregardless 1. (informal) regardless; a
combination of irrespective and regardless
sometimes used humorously"
Sorry if you find it all silly but see the use of the word "informal"
above? In this case it means slang or, in other words, incorrect.
The point is, you will not find that word used in very many legitimate
publications. Here's what Webster's has to say about it (and of course I
feel they understate the case):
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Main Entry: *ir·re·gard·less*
Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s
Function: /adverb/
Etymology: probably blend of /irrespective /and /regardless/
/nonstandard/ *: REGARDLESS
<http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=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.
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So, if non-standard, informal conversation is your thing, enjoy.
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