affine


Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
affine /əˈfʌɪn/
adjective Mathematics allowing for or preserving parallel relationships. noun Anthropology a relative by marriage.
– origin C16 (as n.): from OFr. afin or L. affinis (see affinity).
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