experiential

[ik-speer-ee-en-shuhl]

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from experience.

experiential

/ ɪkˌspɪərɪˈɛnʃəl /

adjective

1. philosophy relating to or derived from experience; empirical

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of experiential¹

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

Example Sentences

For this is experiential at its most maximal.

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Fans of “One Piece” can see whether they have what it takes to be a pirate in a 60-minute experiential game based on the series.

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The courses are experiential — Monarchs go to City Council meetings, coordinate community cleanups, and visit the California State Capitol to speak with legislators.

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Ms. Wille, a psychotherapist, used dolphin encounters as experiential therapy for people struggling with addiction and mental illness.

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In March, he was connected with Speakeasy, which, in addition to its local immersive theater work, has also collaborated with the likes of experiential art collective Meow Wolf.

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Related Words

• experimental 
• factual 
• observational