experiential

American  

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

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from experience.

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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

“In some cases, we are going to be investing in reconfiguring the venues so we can do things that will be exciting visually and experientially for the audience.”

From The Wall Street Journal

These analog games build community, are tactile, and highly experiential.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This strategic acquisition represents a compelling opportunity to expand our attractions portfolio with high-quality experiential real estate assets in established regional markets,” EPR Properties CEO Gregory Silvers said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We use the space as a showroom, as a social space that transforms from a traditional workplace into more of an experiential space,” Rapp said.

From Los Angeles Times

With these Olympics, his role further evolved into an experiential one, and to serve as an informal mentor and ambassador to the athletes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• experimental
• factual
• observational