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
separation. 1  an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated. 2  a place, line, or point of parting. 3  a gap, hole, rent, or the like. 4  something that separates or divides. 5  Law. 6  Aerospace. the time or act of releasing a burned-out stage of a rocket or missile from the remainder. 7  Photography.