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

The partners are also mulling an experiential pop-up to showcase the co-branded effort. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

This year marks the 16th anniversary of Under the Piano, the experiential practice Addy founded in 2009. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025

Swartley will guide initiatives across partnership marketing, hospitality, analytics, experiential, content and social for brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Coach, Hennessy, Nike, Spotify, Truist, Under Armour and Verizon. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025

The program curriculum includes contemporary case studies and experiential learning that helps students to develop strong analytical skills to become outstanding intelligence professionals. —Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025

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

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