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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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world. Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 Social campaigns, educational programming, and experiential activations will complement and build on the projects themselves, the partners say. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 Brooks and Barela curate experiential boxes filled with marijuana products and other lifestyle items to take the legwork out of shopping and introduce new brands to local consumers. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025 This integrated approach extends beyond digital channels, encompassing our physical stores and an experiential OOH [out-of-home] experience to create a multifaceted brand experience. David Moin, WWD, 4 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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