affine

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
2. (not-comparable) 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. (comparable) Of two materials, having mutual affinity.

Noun

A relative by marriage.

Verb

1. (transitive) To refine.
2. (transitive) To set the CPU affinity of something

Synonyms

in-law

affinal

akin

aligned

confederate

Translations

beau-parent

afín

afim

frère

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afí

affin

parion

alliiert

affine

verbündete

semblant

proche

affin

συμμαχικός

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈfaɪn/

Etymology

From Latin affinis (“connected with”).