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adj \ˈwī(-ə)ld\

Definition of WILD

1
a : living in a state of nature and not ordinarily tame or domesticated <wild ducks> b (1) : growing or produced without human aid or care <wild honey> (2) : related to or resembling a corresponding cultivated or domesticated organism c : of or relating to wild organisms <the wild state>
2
a : not inhabited or cultivated <wild land> b : not amenable to human habitation or cultivation; also : desolate
3
a (1) : not subject to restraint or regulation : uncontrolled; also : unruly (2) : emotionally overcome <wild with grief>; also : passionately eager or enthusiastic <was wild to own a toy train — J. C. Furnas> b : marked by turbulent agitation : stormy <a wild night> c : going beyond normal or conventional bounds : fantastic <wild ideas>; also : sensational d : indicative of strong passion, desire, or emotion <a wild gleam of delight in his eyes — Irish Digest>
5
: characteristic of, appropriate to, or expressive of wilderness, wildlife, or a simple or uncivilized society
6
a : deviating from the intended or expected course <wild spelling — C. W. Cunnington> <the throw was wild>; also : tending to throw inaccurately <a wild pitcher> b : having no basis in known or surmised fact <a wild guess>
7
of a playing card : able to represent any card designated by the holder
wild·ish \ˈwī(-ə)l-dish\ adjective
wild·ness \-nəs\ noun

Examples of WILD

  1. wild places high in the mountains
  2. I felt a wild rage.
  3. He was wild with anger.
  4. The crowd went wild when the band took the stage.

Origin of WILD

Middle English wilde, from Old English; akin to Old High German wildi wild, Welsh gwyllt
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Ecology Terms

Malthusian, anthropogenic, biomass, carbon footprint, crepuscular, niche, sere, symbiosis, taiga, tundra

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