affine
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/ə'faɪn/
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/ə'faɪn/
adjective
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Connected through marriage or a close relationship.
His affine sister is a talented musician.
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In math, maintaining the parallel lines during transformation.
The affine transformation helps in mapping without altering angles.
noun
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A mathematical function that keeps lines parallel.
The affine transformation was essential for the coordinate mapping.
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Connected through marriage or a close relationship.; In math, maintaining the parallel lines during transformation.
A mathematical function that keeps lines parallel.
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Plural
affines