experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
experientially adverb

Examples of experiential in a Sentence

possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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Besides developing and producing blockbuster films and event TV series across live-action and animation, Arena SNK will also produce experiential events internationally. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 The company was recently acquired by Saudi Crown Prince MBS’s MiSK and relaunched with plans across both gaming and experiential. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 The initiative is part of a wider effort to distinguish the brand in the competitive pre-holiday retail period, using experiential connections, such as the doughnut tie-in, to highlight its product story. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 The luxury auto and lifestyle brand marketer—known for crafting global campaigns and experiential events for an A-list clientele that includes the likes of Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Bugatti, Aston Martin, and Maserati—is looking to sell the stylish residence for a dash under $13 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for experiential

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of experiential was in 1658

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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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