What is another word for affine transformation?
Pronunciation: [ɐfˈa͡ɪn tɹansfɔːmˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
An affine transformation is a type of transformation that preserves parallelism and ratios of distances between points. Synonyms for affine transformation include affine mapping, affine function, and linear mapping. Other terms that can be used to describe this mathematical concept are affinity, affine distortion, and affine deformation. Additionally, in computer graphics and image processing, affine transformations are also referred to as homogenous transformations or linear transformations. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the same mathematical operation, and are especially useful for describing geometric transformations in different fields, such as engineering, mathematics, and computer science.
