Word processors can be distinguished from several other, related forms of software:

There are several differences, however, that have been used to distinguish it from related forms.

Already in the early twentieth century new finds made it increasingly difficult to distinguish the limited remains of Ceratops from several other related forms.

The fact that the audience plays an active part in the performance is what distinguishes spex from other forms of theatre.

Everyday language does not carry labels to distinguish scientific talk from other forms of talk.

Appendicitis is often difficult to distinguish from other forms of acute abdominal pain.

The term is distinguished from other forms of gurus, such as musical instructors, scriptural teachers, parents, and so on.

It is difficult to distinguish from white flowered forms of X. bracteatum.

This further distinguished the role of penance from forms of psychotherapy.

You can't use a form or technique effectively if you don't know what distinguishes it from other forms and techniques.