Affine
Adjective
Relating to or of a transformation that preserves straight lines and ratios of distances.
In geometry, an affine transformation maps points to points while preserving the structures of the space.

Often appears as...
- affine relationship
- affine transformations
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Formal
affine space, affine transformation, affine coordinate
Adjective
Relating to a person connected to another through marriage rather than through blood.
My sister's husband is my affine relative.

Often appears as...
- affine connections
- affine relatives
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Neutral
affine relation, affine bonds, affine connections
Adjective
Relating to or of a transformation that preserves straight lines and ratios of distances.
In geometry, an affine transformation maps points to points while preserving the structures of the space.

Often appears as...
- affine relationship
- affine transformations
Usage tips
Formal
affine space, affine transformation, affine coordinate
Adjective
Relating to a person connected to another through marriage rather than through blood.
My sister's husband is my affine relative.

Often appears as...
- affine connections
- affine relatives
Usage tips
Neutral
affine relation, affine bonds, affine connections
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Mathematical Context
Affine transformations are crucial in computer graphics.
In terms of perspective illustration in art, affine mappings help maintain proportions.
Family Relationships
In social contexts, affine relatives can refer to in-laws.
Such usage emphasizes the nature of family bonds beyond direct lineage.
Abstract Concepts
In modern mathematical discourse, affine concepts are essential for advanced studies.
Affiliate relationships in businesses can reflect similar abstract ideas.
Mathematical Context
Affine transformations are crucial in computer graphics.
In terms of perspective illustration in art, affine mappings help maintain proportions.
Family Relationships
In social contexts, affine relatives can refer to in-laws.
Such usage emphasizes the nature of family bonds beyond direct lineage.
Abstract Concepts
In modern mathematical discourse, affine concepts are essential for advanced studies.
Affiliate relationships in businesses can reflect similar abstract ideas.
Mathematical Context
Affine transformations are crucial in computer graphics.
In terms of perspective illustration in art, affine mappings help maintain proportions.
Family Relationships
In social contexts, affine relatives can refer to in-laws.
Such usage emphasizes the nature of family bonds beyond direct lineage.
Abstract Concepts
In modern mathematical discourse, affine concepts are essential for advanced studies.
Affiliate relationships in businesses can reflect similar abstract ideas.
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