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
Use distinct in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of distinct is separate from or different from. An example of distinct is an identity separate from that of your twin. 1  not alike; different. 2  not the same; separate; individual.