[əˈfʌɪn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- allowing for or preserving parallel relationships


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Origin:
early 16th century (as a noun): from Old French afin or Latin affinis ‘related’ (see affinity). The mathematical sense dates from the early 20th century

[əˈfʌɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a relative by marriage


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (as a noun): from Old French afin or Latin affinis ‘related’ (see affinity). The mathematical sense dates from the early 20th century