ceteris paribus

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

Latin.

1. other things being equal.

ceteris paribus

/ ˈkɛtərɪs ˈpɑːrɪbʊs /

(no translation)

1. other things being equal

Word History and Origins

Origin of ceteris paribus¹

C17: Latin

Example Sentences

For one thing, it is mere suffering; and, ceteris paribus, that is much worse to witness than suffering that issues in action.

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The longer the period of fermentation, the liner the quality of the resulting liquor, ceteris paribus.

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When led through, it is generally wise, ceteris paribus, to head the trick.

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Further, the deeper the trance, ceteris paribus, the better the phenomena.

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As we are so far away it is right, ceteris paribus, in order to insure progress, that confidence be placed in the governor.

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