affine

[əˈfaɪn]
adjective
afim
1. related by marriage (of a relative)
My wife's sister is my affine relative.
A irmã da minha esposa é minha parente afim.
2. in mathematics, relating to a type of geometry or transformation that preserves parallel lines
An affine transformation maps straight lines to straight lines.
Uma transformação afim mapeia linhas retas em linhas retas.
3. having a close relationship or connection; related in nature
The two concepts are affine in their philosophical implications.
Os dois conceitos são afins em suas implicações filosóficas.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'affine' (afim) is primarily used in legal, genealogical, and family contexts to denote relatives by marriage rather than by blood. In academic and scientific contexts, it is a technical term borrowed into Portuguese from mathematical fields, particularly in geometry and computer science. The term is formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
relatedakinconnectedkindred
Antonyms / Antônimos
unrelateddistantunconnected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
afim
Most common usage in legal and family contexts
Portugal
afim
Used similarly to Brazil, particularly in family law
Mathematical contexts
afim
Specialized term in geometry and linear algebra used internationally

Related Words

affinityaffine geometryaffine transformationaffinal

Related Idioms & Phrases

affine relationship (relationship by marriage)
affine space (mathematical concept)
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →