affine

  1. Adjective.  (mathematics) Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
  2. Adjective.  (mathematics) Describing a function expressible as f(vec x)= A vec x + vec b (which is not linear, but is similar).
  3. Adjective.  (mathematics) Of or pertaining to a transformation that maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
  4. Adjective.  (comparable, chemistry) Having mutual affinity, of two materials.
  5. Noun.  (genealogy) A relative by marriage.
  6. Verb.  To refine.

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