experiential

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​en·​tial ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
Synonyms of experientialnext
: relating to, derived from, or providing experience : empirical
experiential knowledge
experiential lessons
experientially
ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce experiential (audio)
adverb

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possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life
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While larger stores offer lower prices and experiential shopping with a wide variety of products, smaller stores with limited inventory struggle to compete. — Priyanka Salve,jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026 Lewis died in 1979, but Rosenfeld is keeping his spirit alive in a multifaceted way with help from StarRock Productions (who specialize in experiential events and music bookings) and DJ Adrian. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Knowles pointed to the growth of Canva’s annual Canva Create fan conventions as an example of how the importance of experiential events for brands. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 But Hassan told Crain's that the first and second floors of the mall are set still to be focused on retail, while the vacant third floor —formerly home to the Latinicity food hall — would be geared toward entertainment and experiential uses. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experiential

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

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The first known use of experiential was in 1691

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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experiential. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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