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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One set should focus solely on the solvency and sustainability of Social Security. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Sacramento County’s waste program is funded entirely by ratepayers, not county tax revenue, so increases in labor, fuel and equipment costs threaten the program’s solvency, according to a county news release. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 If no additional benefit credit is provided for wages above the cap, the solvency effect would extend to 2060. — Thomas Hager, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 At the Legion in Brackenridge on Wednesday, the machines are their ticket to solvency. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solvency

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvency was circa 1727

Rhymes for solvency

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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

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solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
: the quality or state of being solvent
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