other things being equal

1. Also, all else being equal. Given the same circumstances, as in Other things being equal, I prefer the green sofa. This term is a translation of the Latin phrase ceteris paribus, which was widely used until the 18th century, when it began to be replaced by the English equivalent.

Example Sentences

In theory, the driver on pole should be able to make a better start than the one in second, with all other things being equal.

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But, all other things being equal, being a valedictorian counts for more than just a line in the graduation program.

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Indeed, a more climate-friendly pig, all other things being equal, is a more "efficient" pig.

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America has an aging population, which means that other things being equal, we should be seeing a downward trend in the fraction of adults still working.

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All other things being equal, I guess I, too, would prefer to drink a beer out of a hollow plastic bat than out of a boring old can.

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