linguistics vs nonstandard

linguistics is a noun but nonstandard is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
linguistics	Yes	No	No	No
nonstandard	No	Yes	No	No

linguistics (noun)	nonstandard (noun)
the scientific study of language
the humanistic study of language and literature

linguistics (adjective)	nonstandard (adjective)
	not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence
	varying from or not adhering to a standard
	not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community