Words 4 : Respective, Irrespective, Regardless Meanings

1. Respective (adjective) = relating or belonging to each of the desperate people or things you have just mentioned.
Examples:-
1. Ellen and Holly picked up their respective kid from the Kids Play Home.
( in the example assume Ellen has a son named Tom and Holly has a son called John. Both Tom and John are almost of the same age and they both go to the same Play Home. Everyday both Ellen and Holly go to the Play Home to bring their respective sons( in case of Ellen its Tom and John in case of Holly) back home.

2. After the morning assembly prayers all pupils  went to their respective classes.
{ Pupil(noun) = a person who is taught by another, especially a schoolchild or student in relation to a teacher.
Assembly(noun) = a meeting in a school of several classes, usually at the beginning of the school day, to give information or to say prayers together.
Examples:-
1. There is a religious assembly every morning.
2. All pupils are expected to attend school assembly. }

2. Irrespective (adjective) = without considering; regardless of; not taking(something) into account.
Examples:-
1. Everybody can participate in the game irrespective of/ regardless of age.
2. This tax rule is applicable to all irrespective of/ regardless of income levels.

3. Regardless(adjective) = despite; not being affected by something; without regard or consideration for.
e.g. This job is open to all, regardless of/ irrespective of previous experience.

Another meaning of 'regardless' is despite what has been said or done.
e.g. We want tax cuts, but regardless, we need to limit expenses.