Adjective

(wikipedia affine) (en adjective)

(mathematics) Assigning finite values to finite quantities.

(mathematics) Of a function, expressible as $f(\backslash vec\; x)=\; A\; \backslash vec\; x\; +\; \backslash vec\; b$ (which is not linear, but is similar).

(mathematics) Of or pertaining to a transformation that maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points.

(comparable, chemistry) Having mutual affinity, of two materials.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Standing in relation or connection.

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Being a relative of.

Narrated; told.

(music) Same as the adjective relative.

(mathematics) Fulfilling a relation.

(in combination) Having a relationship with the thing named