Experientially: meaning, definitions and examples

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experientially

 

[ ɪkˌspɪərɪˈɛnʃəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in psychology

In a way that relates to or is based on experience or observation.

Synonyms

empirically, observationally

Examples of usage

  • He believed that children learn experientially through interaction with their environment.
  • She preferred to teach her students experientially, using hands-on activities and real-life examples.
Context #2 | Adverb

in education

In a way that involves learning through direct experience or participation.

Synonyms

actively, practically

Examples of usage

  • The school focuses on experientially teaching students about sustainability by engaging them in environmental projects.
  • Experientially, students were able to grasp the concept better through practical application than through theoretical lectures.

Translations

Translations of the word "experientially" in other languages:

🇵🇹 experiencialmente

🇮🇳 अनुभवजन्य रूप से

🇩🇪 erfahrungsgemäß

🇮🇩 secara pengalaman

🇺🇦 досвідчено

🇵🇱 doświadczalnie

🇯🇵 経験的に

🇫🇷 expérientiellement

🇪🇸 experimentalmente

🇹🇷 deneyimsel olarak

🇰🇷 경험적으로

🇸🇦 تجريبيًا

🇨🇿 zkušenostně

🇸🇰 skúsenostne

🇨🇳 通过经验

🇸🇮 izkustveno

🇮🇸 reynslubundið

🇰🇿 тәжірибелі түрде

🇬🇪 გამოცდილებით

🇦🇿 təcrübəyə əsaslanaraq

🇲🇽 experimentalmente

Etymology

The word 'experientially' is derived from the word 'experience,' which originates from the Latin word 'experientia,' meaning 'trial, experiment, or proof.' The adverb 'experientially' emphasizes the importance of direct involvement and observation in learning and understanding.

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

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,558 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.