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experiential

/ɪkˌspɪr.iˈɛn.ʃəl/
ex · pe · ri · en · tial
Adverb:experientially
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experiential Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, derived from, or involving direct personal experience and observation rather than abstract theory.

Example

"The university curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through internships and laboratory fieldwork."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'experiential' (relating to personal experience and direct observation) with 'experimental' (relating to scientific tests or new, untried methods).

• Rhymes for experiential

• Nearby Words

expensiveness
experience
experienced
experiential
experiment
experimental
experimentally

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'experience' (from Latin experientia, meaning 'knowledge gained by repeated trials') plus the adjectival suffix '-ial'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Experiential. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/experiential
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