Variable and False

noun

• Something that is likely to vary; something that is subject to variation.
  • usage: "the weather is one variable to be considered"
• A quantity that can assume any of a set of values.
  • synonyms: variable quantity
• A star that varies noticeably in brightness.
  • synonyms: variable star
• A symbol (like x or y) that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a variable quantity.

adjective

• Liable to or capable of change.
  • usage: "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"
• Marked by diversity or difference.
  • usage: "the varying angles of roof slope"; "nature is infinitely variable"
  • synonyms: varying
• Used of a device) designed so that a property (as e. G. Light) can be varied. (
  • usage: "a variable capacitor"; "variable filters in front of the mercury xenon lights"

• (n.) Those parts of the sea where a steady wind is not expected, especially the parts between the trade-wind belts.
• (n.) That which is variable; that which varies or is subject to change.
• (a.) Liable to vary; too susceptible of change; mutable; fickle; unsteady; inconstant; as, the affections of men are variable; passions are variable.
• (n.) A quantity which may increase or decrease; a quantity which admits of an infinite number of values in the same expression; a variable quantity; as, in the equation x2 - y2 = R2, x and y are variables.
• (a.) Having the capacity of varying or changing; capable of alternation in any manner; changeable; as, variable winds or seasons; a variable quantity.
• (n.) A shifting wind or one that varies in force.

Variable is an element in a model. For example, in the model RS&Pt+1 = a + b Tbill t + et, where RS&Pt+1 is the return on the S&P in month t+1 and Tbill is the Tbill return at month t, both RS&P and Tbill are "variables" because they change through time; i. E., they are not constant.

adjective

• Not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality.
  • usage: "gave false testimony under oath"; "false tales of bravery"
• Arising from error.
  • usage: "a false assumption"; "a mistaken view of the situation"
  • synonyms: mistaken
• Erroneous and usually accidental.
  • usage: "a false start"; "a false alarm"
• Deliberately deceptive.
  • usage: "false pretenses"
• Inappropriate to reality or facts.
  • usage: "delusive faith in a wonder drug"; "delusive expectations"; "false hopes"
  • synonyms: delusive
• Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article.
  • usage: "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide"
  • synonyms: fake, faux, imitation, simulated
• Designed to deceive.
  • usage: "a suitcase with a false bottom"
• Inaccurate in pitch.
  • usage: "a false (or sour) note"; "her singing was off key"
  • synonyms: off-key, sour
• Adopted in order to deceive.
  • usage: "an assumed name"; "an assumed cheerfulness"; "a fictitious address"; "fictive sympathy"; "a pretended interest"; "a put-on childish voice"; "sham modesty"
  • synonyms: assumed, fictitious, fictive, pretended, put on, sham
• Used especially of persons. ( not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful)
  • usage: "a false friend"; "when lovers prove untrue"
  • synonyms: untrue

adverb

• In a disloyal and faithless manner.
  • usage: "he behaved treacherously"; "his wife played him false"
  • synonyms: faithlessly, traitorously, treacherously, treasonably

• (superl.) Not genuine or real; assumed or designed to deceive; counterfeit; hypocritical; as, false tears; false modesty; false colors; false jewelry.
• (adv.) Not truly; not honestly; falsely.
• (superl.) Not well founded; not firm or trustworthy; erroneous; as, a false claim; a false conclusion; a false construction in grammar.
• (superl.) Uttering falsehood; unveracious; given to deceit; dishnest; as, a false witness.
• (superl.) Not essential or permanent, as parts of a structure which are temporary or supplemental.
• (superl.) Not faithful or loyal, as to obligations, allegiance, vows, etc.; untrue; treacherous; perfidious; as, a false friend, lover or subject; false to promises.
• (a.) To report falsely; to falsify.
• (superl.) Not according with truth or reality; not true; fitted or likely to deceive or disappoint; as, a false statement.
• (a.) To betray; to falsify.
• (a.) To feign; to pretend to make.
• (a.) To mislead by want of truth; to deceive.
• (superl.) Not in tune.