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
Recent Examples on the Web In 2021, the urban segment emerged as a force, capturing 71.1% of this market, signaling an experiential shift. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024 The experiential element of seeing exclusive pieces in person strengthens the legacies of the highly respected brands. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024 From the painful dialogue around the Israel-Gaza conflict, to the ongoing hate crimes affecting nearly every people group in the United States, the gathering included panels and experiential presentations. Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024 In leadership education, experiential programs are compelling to create a stimulus for change through the transformative nature of the exercise. Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Reopened in 2022 after an 11-year restoration, the experiential museum displays the works of Old Masters alongside quirky contemporary sculpture. Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024 For a medal-worthy meal, book a coveted table at the experiential Plénitude. Lane Nieset, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 Life will be held in the First Ward area in uptown at 300 N Brevard St. with three different stages, including the QC local stage for Charlotte-area performers, along with culinary, cultural, art, and experiential activations and a special section for those with VIP tickets. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2024 The partners plan on renovating the shopping center and bringing in experiential retail, medical services, and reviving the food court. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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