ceteris paribus /ˈsɛtəɹɪs ˈpæɹɪbəs/ adverb1 •All things being equal; with all other things or factors remaining the same; other things held constant; all else unchanged.And therefore 'tis not to be doubted, but could we make a Microscope to have one only refraction, it would, caeteris paribus, far excel any other that had a greater number. — 1665
