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

Derived Forms

• exˌperiˈentially, adverb

Other Words From

• ex·peri·ential·ly adverb
• nonex·peri·ential adjective
• nonex·peri·ential·ly adverb
• transex·peri·ential adjective
• unex·peri·ential adjective
• unex·peri·ential·ly 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

The "experiential" side of light painting is what makes the "incredible process reign supreme", he says.

From BBC

Other announced tenants are Bark Social, an off-leash membership dog park and social club, experiential art gallery Hopscotch, Mike Hess Brewing, restaurants Poppy + Rose, King and Queen Cantina, and Mario’s Neighborhood Butcher Shop & Delicatessen.

From Los Angeles Times

“The University will continue to support our undocumented students, including expanding access to opportunities that allow undocumented students to gain valuable experiential learning and financial support.”

From Los Angeles Times

“He invented the fashion jean, pop-up shops and experiential shopping. Also he had brands that were not sold anywhere. It was truly one of a kind. He was the original curator of cool.”

From Los Angeles Times

Color Factory—The Color Factory is an oddly satisfying experiential “art museum” of sorts.

From Salon

Related Words

• experimental
• factual
• observational