# experiential vs experimental

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### experiential
*adjective · IPA /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ · frequency rank #29,645*
Of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience.

### experimental
*adjective · IPA /ɪkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ · frequency rank #4,447*
Pertaining to or founded on experiment.

## Source
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