other things being equal

Idioms  

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.

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Example Sentences

A recent analysis by the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice found that schools in districts with higher percentages of Black and Latino children were more likely to have remote schooling and that, with all other things being equal, districts with more people living in poverty “were more likely to have remote instruction.”

From New York Times

“To maintain its budget, the City was forced to make up the difference by imposing at least 7% more in taxes on all tax paying property owners during the 2021 assessment than it otherwise would have, all other things being equal,” the lawsuit maintains.

From Washington Times

That means that, all other things being equal — including the quality of healthcare facilities and public health measures taken to stop the virus’ spread — COVID-19 patients who live in these polluted areas are at greater risk of dying from the disease than patients who breathe cleaner air.

From Los Angeles Times

“Other things being equal,” begins Niall Mullen, “Liverpool’s first XI is Alisson, Trent, Van Dijk, Matip, Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago/Gini, Mané, Salah, Firmino. Do you reckon we will ever see them line up together?”

From The Guardian

“All other things being equal, you probably don’t want a lot more people in the community, but if people do the social distancing and the masking, I think we’re going to be OK.”

From Washington Times