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affine [ˈæfaɪn] adj
(Mathematics) Maths of, characterizing, or involving transformations which preserve collinearity, esp in classical geometry, those of translation, rotation and reflection in an axis [via French from Latin affīnis bordering on, related] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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earlier studies have shown, Sumbanese ritual speech performances always
accompany an exchange or transfer of goods, between affines or between
humans and spiritual beings. Florentines rarely chose natural kin or affines as coparents, most
likely because a bond already existed, and Florentines felt no need to
reinforce that bond of blood or the ring. |
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