Affine

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈfaɪn/

Adjective

1. (mathematics) Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
2. (mathematics) Of a function, expressible as $$

1. (mathematics) Of or pertaining to a transformation that maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
2. (comparable, chemistry) Having mutual affinity, of two materials.

Derived terms

• affine geometry
• affine space
• affine span
• nonaffine
• self-affine

Full definition of affine

Noun

1. (genealogy) A relative by marriage.

Synonyms

• in-law

Derived terms

• co-affine

Verb

1. To refine.----