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

The attack does not currently appear to pose a significant solvency risk for Binance, according to Sean Farrell, head of digital asset strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Davis suggested looking at new tools like using cryptocurrency as a way to help pay down the debt and strengthen Social Security’s solvency. — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

There was an initial cash injection when Ineos took over which amounted to less than what the Glazers have taken out through dividends over the years, but that doesn't impact the club's solvency. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Perhaps the debate’s sharpest disagreement came during a question about how to ensure the long-term solvency of the nation’s Social Security program, which is projected to face significant shortfalls in the coming years. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 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