ceteris paribus

[ key-te-rees pah-ri-boos; English set-er-is par-uh-buhs ]

Latin.

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. Bradley
The longer the period of fermentation, the liner the quality of the resulting liquor, ceteris paribus.
The Manbos of Mindano | John M. Garvan
When led through, it is generally wise, ceteris paribus, to head the trick.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 | Various
Further, the deeper the trance, ceteris paribus, the better the phenomena.
The Problems of Psychical Research | Hereward Carrington
As we are so far away it is right, ceteris paribus, in order to insure progress, that confidence be placed in the governor.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803, Volume V., 1582-1583 | Various

British Dictionary definitions for ceteris paribus

ceteris paribus

/ (ˈkɛtərɪs ˈpɑːrɪbʊs) /

other things being equal

Origin of ceteris paribus

C17: Latin

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