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Synonyms

experiential

American  
[ik-speer-ee-en-shuhl] / ɪkˌspɪər iˈɛn ʃəl /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or derived from experience.


experiential British  
/ ɪkˌspɪərɪˈɛnʃəl /

adjective

  1. philosophy relating to or derived from experience; empirical

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Other Word Forms

  • experientially adverb
  • nonexperiential adjective
  • nonexperientially adverb
  • transexperiential adjective
  • unexperiential adjective
  • unexperientially adverb

Etymology

Origin of experiential

From the Medieval Latin word experientiālis, dating back to 1640–50. See experience, -al 1

Example Sentences

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“We really want it to make it a little bit more experiential,” Samieian said.

From Seattle Times

In response, destinations, tour operators and even film and TV production companies are striving to offer ever more experiential ways for people to engage with their favorite fictional worlds.

From New York Times

The recognition of their presence signifies how the past is, for these characters, deeply felt and a part of their experiential reality.

From New York Times

The Big Fake Wedding is an experiential expo company that produces events in 25 cities each year to help support and introduce local businesses to couples and other wedding professionals.

From New York Times

Safety at Sea training provides experiential practice for sailors, equipping them with the information and skills to safely sail offshore.

From Seattle Times