affine vs plus

affine

verb
  • To refine. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(⃑x)=A⃑x+⃑b (where A is a linear transformation and ⃑b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points. 

  • Assigning finite values to finite quantities. 

  • Of two materials, having mutual affinity. 

noun
  • A relative by marriage. 

plus

verb
  • To increase a correction. 

  • To add; to subject to addition. 

  • To increase the potency of a remedy by diluting it in water and stirring. 

  • To provide critical feedback by giving suggestions for improvement rather than criticisms. 

  • To sell additional related items with an original purchase. 

  • To increase in magnitude. 

  • To frame in a positive light; to provide a sympathetic interpretation. 

  • To improve. 

noun
  • A positive quantity. 

  • A plus sign: +. 

  • An asset or useful addition. 

prep
  • And; sum of the previous one and the following one. 

  • With; having in addition. 

adj
  • Electrically positive. 

  • Being positive rather than negative or zero. 

  • (Of a quantity) Equal to or greater than; or more; upwards. 

  • Positive, or involving advantage. 

conj
  • And also; in addition; besides (which). 

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