affine

Meaning

Adj

1. Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
2. Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(⃑x)=A⃑x+⃑b (where A is a linear transformation and ⃑b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
3. Of two materials, having mutual affinity.

Noun

A relative by marriage.

Verb

1. To refine.
2. To set the CPU affinity of something

Concepts

affine

in-law

affinal

akin

aligned

confederate

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈfaɪn/

Etymology

From Latin affinis (“connected with”).