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

Like that of many Disciples, Reagan’s faith was more emotional and experiential than creedal. —Richard D. Mahoney, JSTOR Daily, 30 Apr. 2025

These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation. —Alex Levin, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Spradlin said people are increasingly seeking firsthand experiential knowledge over abstract data. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025

Elevate Experiences and Insights will create, deliver and analyze NASCAR guest and stakeholder feedback to develop premium experiential hospitality offerings, programming and pricing. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 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