ceteris paribus
Definition
Constraint introduced into an argument or assertion to allow one variable to change while keeping other variables constant, such as, “If we reduce our prices by X percent, ceteris paribus, our sales revenue should go up by Y percent.” Latin for, all other things being equal.
ceteris paribus is in the Decision Making, Problem Solving, & Strategy and Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subjects.
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