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

These kinds of experiential learning environments drive deeper retention because the learner is doing, not just watching. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Additionally, Frances Donald, a senior vice-president and chief economist at RBC, noted that experiential spending has grown since the pandemic. —Eric Koreen, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

According to the Italian sneaker company, the store features its newest experiential retail concept centered around customization and community. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025

The India show will be produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, working in collaboration with global concert promoters Live Nation. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Mar. 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

Rhymes for experiential

• equipotential
• geopotential
• jurisprudential
• nonresidential
• overpotential
• confidential
• differential
• inessential
• inferential
• pestilential
• quintessential
• unessential