experiential
Learned through doing
Experiential means based on or derived from direct experience rather than theory or secondhand knowledge: experiential learning, experiential knowledge.
The word emphasizes personal engagement—you learn by doing, not by reading about it.
The program offers experiential education through internships and fieldwork.
Involving active contribution
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- feedbackReturned response data
- real-timeOccurring without processing delay
responsive · collaborative · dialogue · customization · touch-screen · exploration · discovery · trial-and-error
Of the touching sense
- olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
- gustatoryOf the sense of taste
- auditoryOf or relating to hearing
- visualOf or concerning sight
multisensory · textures · aromas · flavors · sounds · sights · touch · smell
Computer-created interactive environment
- simulationImitation of real processes
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- 360-degreeComplete angular revolution
- presenceState of being somewhere
absorption · engrossing · enveloping · total immersion · world-building · escapism · flow state · deep dive
Permanently fixed in memory
- nostalgicLonging for the past
- poignantEvoking keen emotion
- indelibleImpossible to remove
- impactfulHaving significant effect
momentous · emotional · profound · transformative · life-changing · meaningful · significant · formative
Gaining knowledge gradually
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- hands-on learningEducation via direct participation
- field tripsOrganized educational excursions
workshops · internships · apprenticeship · practicum · study abroad · lab work · simulations · mentorship
participatory
Involving active contribution
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- feedbackReturned response data
real-time · responsive · collaborative · dialogue · customization · touch-screen · exploration · discovery · trial-and-error · play-based
tactile
Of the touching sense
- olfactoryOf the sense detecting odors
- gustatoryOf the sense of taste
- auditoryOf or relating to hearing
visual · multisensory · textures · aromas · flavors · sounds · sights · touch · smell · taste
virtual reality
Computer-created interactive environment
- simulationImitation of real processes
- augmented realityVirtual elements on real surroundings
- 360-degreeComplete angular revolution
presence · absorption · engrossing · enveloping · total immersion · world-building · escapism · flow state · deep dive · sensory overload
unforgettable
Permanently fixed in memory
impactful · momentous · emotional · profound · transformative · life-changing · meaningful · significant · formative · milestone
learning
Gaining knowledge gradually
- pedagogyArt of instruction
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- hands-on learningEducation via direct participation
field trips · workshops · internships · apprenticeship · practicum · study abroad · lab work · simulations · mentorship · real-world application
- teaching methodspresentation, lecturing, discussion, modeling, hands-on learning
- practical learninghands-on, hands-on learning, learning by doing, vocational, trade school
- progressive educationprogressive education, student-centered, child-centered, holistic education, self-directed learning
- verb aspectsperfective, progressive, habitual, stative, continuous
- educationeducation, school, schools, teachers, students
- sensessight, smell, taste, hearing, touch
experientialtheoretical
Based on hypothesis, untested
abstract · book-learned · secondhand · academic · intellectual
experientialhypothetical
Assumed but unproven
speculative · conjectural · theoretical · metaphysical · unsubstantiated
experientialpassive
Not actively participating
detached · observational · nonparticipatory · hands-off · disengaged