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

Vocabulary from the Third and Final Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016

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Example Sentences

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"IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets," the lender warned in a new report.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“It’s a reasonable policy as part of a comprehensive solvency plan,” she tells MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Its solvency ratio—a measure of capital strength—stood at 219%, while consensus penciled in a 212% ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Additionally, Paramountsaid it “agreed to an obligation to contribute additional equity funding to the extent needed to support the solvency certificate required by PSKY’s lending banks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The COs couldn’t figure it out, because these men could never support the women, and the goal of solvency animated officers’ entire lives.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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