experiential

/ɪkˌspɪriˈɛnʃəl/
adjective
  1. Based on or involving direct personal experience rather than theory or books.
    • The school offers experiential learning through field trips and projects.
    • She prefers experiential knowledge over reading about it.
    • Experiential therapy helps patients by having them act out situations.
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