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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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 Revise your content strategy with a focus on video and experiential marketing. Ali Payani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 In experiential communications, every element of an event contributes to the overall narrative. Nhu Khue Ngo, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Consumers tend to trust experiential and in-depth media coverage more than ads. Durée Ross, Forbes.com, 8 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 18 Apr. 2025.

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