Definition

In a way that relates to or is based on a mathematical transformation that preserves points, straight lines, and planes.

Example

The two shapes are related affinely, maintaining their parallelism and ratios.

Conversation

Have you ever studied how shapes transform affinely?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

It's cool because it changes the way we look at geometry.

Yeah, I can see how understanding it affinely could help in design.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Affinely → It is formed from "affine" (from Latin "affinis", meaning related or connected) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "affinely" means in a manner that is related or connected, often used in mathematical contexts to describe transformations that preserve certain properties.

Memory Tip

Think of 'affine' meaning 'related' or 'connected' — so when something is done 'affinely', it is done in a way that maintains those connections.

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