solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Examples of solvency in a Sentence

They reviewed financial records to measure the borrower's solvency.
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Through a motion made by former board President Jasjit Singh, the board delayed their discussion of adjustments to the district’s previous fiscal solvency plan from 2025-26. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025 The board will review the fiscal solvency plan approved in November for potential opportunities for updates moving forward. Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025 Also, fewer young people in the labor force results in fewer workers to pay into social security which puts pressure on social security solvency. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 However, solvency is not the only peril. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for solvency

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solvency was circa 1727

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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Legal Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
: the quality or state of being solvent

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