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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When insurers absorb sustained losses without sufficient premium growth, solvency comes under pressure. Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 California's struggle to keep insurers writing policies, and concerns about the solvency about its state-run plan, drew national attention in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires in early 2025. Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 With debt heading toward record levels, the group argues for proactive solutions to trust fund solvency and corrective fiscal action. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025 So given its composition the group wasn’t likely to offer bold ideas for securing Chicago’s future solvency. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 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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