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

Tours is a group travel tour company that's part of EF (Education First), which offers experiential learning programs focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics in more than 100 countries and regions. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Nike and Unisport will have a brand presence at all 2026 Alianza Tour events, including retail activations and experiential programming. —Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Many property owners rented out their empty storefronts to experiential tenants such as exhibits on Harry Potter or Prince, or the Museum of Ice Cream in Tribune Tower. —Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

But not just that, our theater and dance department, which is in the top five departments of the country, uses the playhouse as the experiential basis for our MFA program, so our students get trained there. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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