affine Synonyms & Antonyms
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Other words for affine include in-law.
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Affine as an Adjective
Assigning finite values to finite quantities.
Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(x→)=Ax→+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.
Of two materials, having mutual affinity.
Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(\vec x)= A \vec x + \vec b (where A is a linear transformation and \vec b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.
Affine as a Noun
A relative by marriage.
Affine as a Verb
To refine.
To set the CPU affinity of something
Word Forms & Grammar
affine (comparative more affine, superlative most affine)
affine (plural affines)
affine (third-person singular simple present affines, present participle affining, simple past and past participle affined)
Words That Rhyme With Affine
Origin of Affine
Borrowed from Latin affīnis, from ad + fīnis (“boundary”).
Word Facts for Affine
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈfaɪn/ |
| Meaning | Assigning finite values to finite quantities |
| Synonyms | in-law |
| Plural | affines |
| Comparative / superlative | more affine, most affine |
| Verb forms | affines, affining, affined |
Common Questions About Affine
Is affine an adjective or a noun?
Affine is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of affine?
The plural of affine is affines.
What is the past tense of affine?
The past tense of affine is affined. The present participle is affining.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of affine?
The comparative form is more affine and the superlative form is most affine.