ɪksˈpɪərɪəns n. & v. --n. 1
actual observation of or
practical acquaintance with facts or events. 2
knowledge or
skill resulting
from this. 3 a an
event regarded as affecting
one (an
unpleasant experience). b
the fact or process of
being so
affected (learnt by experience). --v.tr. 1
have experience
of;
undergo. 2
feel or be affected by (an
emotion etc.). øøexperienceable adj. [ME f. OF f. L experientia f. experiri experttry]