solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē 

ˈsȯl-

: the quality or state of being solvent

Examples of solvency in a Sentence

They reviewed financial records to measure the borrower's solvency.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bipartisan oversight and means testing for higher income beneficiaries can also help extend solvency without burdening working families. — Brent Andersen, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

In May, the IMF said AI is changing how the financial system deals with vulnerabilities and incidents, and that extreme cyber losses could trigger funding stress, solvency concerns and wider market disruption. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

As soon as 12 months out from Social Security's depletion dates, if Congress has not done anything to address the program's solvency issues, the bond market may start to change its holdings and duration risk, and move money around, Fichtner said. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 July 2026

Thus, simply repaying the trust fund and deporting the immigrants would restore Social Security to permanent solvency. — Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for solvency

• insolvency

Kids Definition

solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē 

ˈsȯl-

: the quality or state of being solvent

Legal Definition

solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē 

: the quality or state of being solvent