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 of experiential

• empirical
• observational
• objective
• experimental

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

That makes this Broadway revival of the ‘70s cult musical — the granddaddy of all experiential shows — fit right in with the wave of end-of-season, party-hearty shows. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

Hear firsthand from the experiential team at Spotify on how the night came together. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

The immersive Annecy exhibition has been designed as an educational and experiential showcase. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026

This experiential approach to learning is complemented by cutting-edge facilities, including our beer lab, wine lab and student-run FIU Bistro. —Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin experientiālis, from Latin experientia experience entry 1 + -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for experiential

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