Definition

Connected to or based on personal experience rather than theory or ideas.

Example

The course offers experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

Conversation

I just signed up for an experiential learning course this weekend.

That sounds interesting! What will you be doing?

We'll be working on real projects to gain hands-on experience.

I love that idea! It’s always better to learn through experiential methods.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Experiential → It is formed from "experientia" (meaning experience) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "experiential" refers to something that is related to or derived from experience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'experience' as the core of 'experiential' — it means something that relates to what you have learned or encountered in life.

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