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

Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024

Another new experiential trip Audley is planning in 2025 is a 21-day tour of New Zealand that includes hiking the Hump Ridge Track. —Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2024

These programs have proven successful in Scotland, Japan and the U.S., where cask ownership grants early investors both financial returns and an experiential connection to the distillery. —Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

National Parks Bundle $116 $99 AllTrails Looking for an experiential gift for hikers who don’t need more stuff? —Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024

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