SUBSTANTIVIZATION OF ADJECTIVES

Abstract

 This article examines the phenomenon of substantivization of adjectives in modern English, focusing on its structural, semantic, and functional characteristics. The study explores how adjectives transition into nominal roles through full and partial substantivization, analyzes their usage patterns in various registers, and highlights their stylistic, cognitive, and social significance. Using descriptive, analytical, and corpus-based methods, the research demonstrates that substantivized adjectives contribute to lexical expansion, linguistic economy, and expressive richness. The findings show that substantivization is a dynamic process shaped by grammatical mechanisms and communicative needs, offering valuable insights into the flexibility and evolution of the English language.