Re: Latex allergy

From: DoctorJoe@aol.com
Fri Aug 27 23:10:37 2004


In a message dated 8/27/04 15:37:40, eryl@intekom.co.za writes:

> There again is that strange American word which defies logic -
> "irregardless"!  Where does it come from and why is an ex-South African
> using it?  It's either "irrespective" or "regardless", but not a chimera
> of them both.
>

It's not a strange American word, Steve. It's originally an incorrect American word. However, now <sigh> it's at least IN the dictionary.

Joe P.

 Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary >From the Merriam-Webster Online

One entry found for irregardless.

Main Entry: ir·re·gard·less Pronunciation: "ir-i-'gärd-l&s Function: adverb Etymology: probably blend of irrespective and regardless

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.





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