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. differentiation-a discrimination between things as different and distinct; it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation. distinction. discrimination, secernment-the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished.