solvency

American

[sol-vuhn-see] / ˈsɒl vən si /

noun

solvent condition; ability to pay all just debts.

solvency British

/ ˈsɒlvənsɪ /

noun

ability to pay all debts

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Etymology

Origin of solvency

First recorded in 1720–30; solv(ent) + -ency

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solvency

Of course, not everyone can afford to wait to collect a bigger Social Security check, and some people are actively worried about the solvency of the system.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

And economists have shown that continued immigration mitigates inflation and extends the solvency of Social Security and Medicare funds.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Social Security Administration’s actuaries analyze the trust fund’s solvency over a 75-year period.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

Scor’s December capital markets day could see excess distributions delayed due to a shift in the solvency target, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

It had been kind to me in the days of my poverty and it did not resent my temporary solvency.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

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