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Experiential: meaning, definitions and examples

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experiential

 

[ ษชkหŒspษชษ™rษชหˆษ›nสƒษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Relating to or resulting from experience; empirical. In education, experiential learning is a method of learning through experience, such as hands-on activities or real-life situations.

Synonyms

empirical, hands-on, practical.

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Word Description / Examples
experiential

See above.
empirical

Used in scientific or research contexts to refer to information obtained by observation or experimentation rather than theory.

  • The researchers gathered empirical data from various case studies.
  • He prefers empirical evidence over theoretical assumptions when drawing conclusions.
practical

Used to describe something concerned with actual use or practice, often highlighting utility and efficiency. It is commonly applied to advice, skills, or solutions.

  • Her practical approach to problem-solving has earned her a lot of respect.
  • The book offers practical tips on how to save money effectively.
hands-on

Used to describe an active, direct involvement in a task or activity, often in a learning or work setting. It has a practical and engaging connotation.

  • The course includes hands-on practice with real-world applications.
  • He enjoys the hands-on aspect of his job as a mechanic.

Examples of usage

  • Experiential learning programs often include internships and field trips.
  • Students benefit from experiential education by applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
  • Experiential learning allows students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • The college offers a variety of experiential learning opportunities for students.
  • Experiential education is becoming increasingly popular in schools and universities.

Translations

Translations of the word "experiential" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น experiencial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคญเคตเคœเคจเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erfahrungsbezogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengalaman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะฒั–ะดั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doล›wiadczalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตŒ้จ“็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท expรฉrientiel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ experiencial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deneyimsel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝํ—˜์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุฑูŠุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkuลกenostnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skรบsenostnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป้ชŒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkustven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reynslumikill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะถั–ั€ะธะฑะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™crรผbษ™vi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ experiencial

Etymology

The word 'experiential' originated from the Latin word 'experientia' which means 'experience'. The term 'experiential learning' was popularized by educational theorist David Kolb in the 1970s. It emphasizes the importance of learning through experience and reflection. Today, experiential education is widely recognized as an effective method of learning that promotes active engagement and practical skills development.

See also: experienced, experiences, experientialism, experientially, inexperience, inexperienced.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,789, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.