substantivized
/səbˈstæntɪvaɪzd/
adjective
- Used as a noun; having the grammatical function of a noun.
- Many adjectives become substantivized when preceded by 'the,' like 'the rich.'
- The word 'running' can be substantivized to mean the activity itself.
- In the phrase 'the poor,' the adjective 'poor' is substantivized.