ceteris paribus
other things being equal.
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How to use ceteris paribus in a sentence
For one thing, it is mere suffering; and, ceteris paribus, that is much worse to witness than suffering that issues in action.
Shakespearean Tragedy | A. C. BradleyThe longer the period of fermentation, the liner the quality of the resulting liquor, ceteris paribus.
The Manbos of Mindano | John M. GarvanWhen led through, it is generally wise, ceteris paribus, to head the trick.
Further, the deeper the trance, ceteris paribus, the better the phenomena.
The Problems of Psychical Research | Hereward CarringtonAs we are so far away it is right, ceteris paribus, in order to insure progress, that confidence be placed in the governor.
British Dictionary definitions for ceteris paribus
/ (ˈkɛtərɪs ˈpɑːrɪbʊs) /
other things being equal
Origin of ceteris paribus
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