Synonyms

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

Vocabulary lists containing solvency

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solvency

Regulators have focused on bank solvency, management capabilities and community banking needs—all concrete, factual criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Pay close attention to the debate over Social Security solvency now,” Johnson said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

There are measures related to getting rid of the income cap that could help get the program closer to solvency, however.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

“It potentially threatens the solvency of the company, which then threatens the welfare of the policyholders,” Donelon said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 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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