experiential
adj. C1 Advanced US //ɛkˌspɛɹiˈɛnʃəɫ// UK //ɛkspˌiəɹɪˈɛnʃəl// ex·pe·ri·en·tial
adj. describing something that you learn or understand by doing it yourself rather than just reading or hearing about it. It is often used to describe types of travel or education.
adj. relating to or involving direct experience or participation. Often used to describe educational methods or travel experiences that emphasize hands-on learning.
The school offers an experiential learning program for students.
Many travelers now prefer experiential holidays that involve local communities rather than just sightseeing.
The curriculum was redesigned to be more experiential, requiring students to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems through internships and fieldwork.
From Latin experientiālis, from experientia + -ālis.