experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
Synonyms of experientialnext
: 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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The Progressive Boat Show Experience features experiential boating lifestyle activations, entertainment, cuisine and educational seminars. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 In addition to media placement, the agreement opens the door for immersive, on-site activations, including experiential installations at Peacock Place, the district’s 40,000-square-foot open-air plaza. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026 In addition to the inherent experiential options, the elite team has some of the highest-profile American athletes in the Winter Olympics. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026 Simon, based in Indianapolis, said the redevelopment will follow investments at the Southdale Center in Minneapolis, which included a new luxury wing alongside experiential retail and lifestyle offerings. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026 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

1691, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of experiential was in 1691

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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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