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
Examples of distinction in a Sentence. 1  There are no obvious distinctions between the two designs. 2  She made a distinction between the words âlessâ and âfewer.â. 3  He was raised in a small town of no great distinction. 4  Her talents gave distinction to the work.