experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl 

: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical

experiential knowledge

experiential lessons

experientially

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-sh(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• empirical
• empiric
• existential
• experimental
• objective
• observational

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life

Recent Examples on the Web

Derry will work across the organization to deploy both new and existing technologies that enhance Sphere’s live entertainment and experiential content, which has been redefining immersive experiences since the first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in September 2023. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025

Barbie to Anna Karenina: The Cinematic Worlds of Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer is an immersive and experiential look at one of the most distinctive production design teams working today. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2025

The company has hosted live experiential offerings based on shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton and Squid Game in cities around the world. —Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025

Pain, Pleasure and Points In the new study, the authors probed the LLMs without asking the chatbots direct questions about their experiential states. —Conor Purcell, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025

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