Dictionary Home »
The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms » other things being equal
other things being equal
other things being equal idiom
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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Print
E-mail
Link/Cite
Bookmark
Add to Word List
Share on FacebookComments
Improve this definition.
Browse dictionary definitions near other things being equal
other than
other revenue
Other Common Carrier
other world
other-directed
Suggestion Box
Follow YD on
