experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
experientially adverb

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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With integrated experiential technology, enterprise broadband and video, businesses can keep disparate teams connected and engaged. Eric Hutto, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The multiyear partnership will see Elevate Experiences, the agency’s event and experiential hospitality division, develop premium experience packages, including track access, standalone events, camping enhancements and more across 22 events at 13 NASCAR race tracks. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The New York store has positioned itself as an experiential location to differentiate itself in the crowded U.S. marketplace. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 In particular, the initiative zeroed in on increasing use of experiential learning, which traditionally isn’t part of an undergrad’s coursework until well into their junior year. Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for experiential

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin experientiālis, from Latin experientia experience entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of experiential was in 1658

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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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