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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
House Republicans also clashed at the time over where ideas to shore up solvency for entitlement programs or potential reductions to military spending would fit into talks to significantly curb spending. Aris Folley, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024 Those tax increases would improve the program’s solvency, while also making certain benefit increases possible, per the proposals. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024 Experts express Social Security’s annual shortfall in terms of how much of the FICA tax has to be increased to restore solvency. Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 More specific details on how Democratic candidate Harris would restore solvency to the program as president were not available by press time. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for solvency 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solvency was circa 1727

Dictionary Entries Near solvency

Cite this Entry

“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

solvency

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

Legal Definition

solvency

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

More from Merriam-Webster on solvency

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!