Although oil paint was first used for Buddhist paintings by Indian and Chinese painters in western Afghanistan sometime between the fifth and tenth centuries, it did not gain popularity until the 15th century.
Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others Definition of distinction - a difference or contrast between similar things or people, excellence that sets someone or something apart from others dictionary thesaurus
noun. 1  1A difference or contrast between similar things or people. âthere is a sharp distinction between domestic politics and international politicsâ. 2  2mass noun Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others. âa novelist of distinctionâ.