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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Like Miro and Zwirner, Pace Gallery CEO Marc Glimcher also dipped his toes into the art-tech convergence with experiential art center Superblue, aiming to bring large-scale, ticketed installations to audiences in ways that traditional white cube spaces had yet to figure out. Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Super Nintendo World Only available in this world are experiential Power-Up Bands inspired by popular characters Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Toad, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Universities are doing experiential learning in which students manage simulated portfolios that react to real-time market situations. Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025 Her roster of accomplishments and notable events range a wide variety of experiential activations, consumer and B2B events, red carpet premieres, award shows, media centers, festivals and tours all over the globe (including, but not limited to notable premieres in London and India). Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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