Edited for accuracy!
Another thing that cracks me up is (unintentional) spelling errors, it seems all modern devices spellcheck? What do you think that squiggly line represents?!
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Will "regardless" die in our lifetimes?
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Another thing that cracks me up is (unintentional) spelling errors, it seems all modern devices spellcheck? What do you think that squiggly line represents?!
If you had the time and inclination, I'd want you to proof all my posts.
How is it pronounced, like derrière?
Betwixt this graph (and the fact we are capable of such things) and our to and fro I am having too much fun with this thread lmao!
I guess the problem with the graph is that it's only taking publications into account. And I doubt unironic use of 'irregardless' would make it past editors. How much use does it get in regular conversation? No idea. But I've never heard anyone say it.
lol thank you
I think it's like a lisp? So I feel bad about making fun of it.
I'm specifically talking about people typing it. I see it all the time here!
Regardless is way more common everywhere.
I have seen no evidence that irregardless is used more often in the US or that its usage is growing.
It's way less common than regardless, but people use it.
Though at least for me, I don't usually notice it in speech unless somebody points it out. The word is instinctively understandable to pretty much all English speakers.
I don't think most people will notice it in speech, which is probably a big part of the reason why people mix them up while typing.
No words are real - they are all made up, as is their definition. Language moves with the times too, alongside attitudes and whatnot. Which is to say I don't overly care one way or tother. Which is further to say I'm old and can only get older and worrying about the use irregardless and the like are not for me.
Are you saying that they are the worse....
...of these two examples of non standard English?