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
The best way to remember the difference in meaning and usage is to keep in mind the position of alphabet âEâ in the spelling. Discrete means unrelated or separate. The two Es are separated by âTâ. Discreet means to reserve (or in an way hold together oneâs composure) so the two Es are together in the spelling.