Meaning & use
experiential
Based on or gained through direct personal experience rather than through theory or instruction alone.
See it in a sentence
The program emphasizes experiential learning, sending students into real workplaces from day one.
Her experiential knowledge of the region proved more useful than any textbook.
A note on using this word
Experiential is common in education, describing learning gained through direct practice, such as internships or lab work, rather than lectures alone.
Words with a similar meaning
hands-onpractical
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