Merriam-Webster states that \u201cwild\u201d can be used as an adjective, noun, and adverb. As a noun, \u201cwild\u201d can represent a free state of existence or an untouched region of land. As an adverb, wild can be used to describe the growth of things deviating from the expectation or without regulation. \u201cWild\u201d can take on the greatest number of meanings when used as an adjective. It is said to describe something in nature that is not subject to direct human influence. It can also describe things which are not restrained or restricted in any way. Literally, it is often used to describe aspects of nature, such as wild plants or animals. The most abstract definitions of \u201cwild\u201d describe the word as emblematic of strong emotion or exceeding past conventional boundaries. \u201cWild\u201d has also taken on some informal meanings, such as, ironically, both very enthusiastic and very angry. However, this may not be as unexpected as we might think, as \u201cwild\u201d tends to describe extremes; in this case it is being used to convey extremes of different emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the context of this course, I define \u201cwild\u201d as anything which is not recognized by the society of its time. In order for something to be wild, there needs to be a mainstream societal consensus on what is not wild. A number of factors may affect where this line is drawn, such as religion, culture, and the groups which have the most social influence. Anything outside of that boundary can be considered wild. I would imagine that \u201cwild\u201d things are often stigmatized and met with criticism, shame, and censure by the society of their times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Avinash K<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Merriam-Webster states that \u201cwild\u201d can be used as an adjective, noun, and adverb. As a noun, \u201cwild\u201d can represent a free state of existence or an untouched region of land. As an adverb, wild can be used to describe the … Continue reading