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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Reducing systemwide hospital waste at the scale demonstrated by this intervention could significantly prolong Medicare’s solvency. Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026 That route would eliminate one-fifth of the solvency gap over the next 75 years, and save $100 billion through 2036. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026 Vaccine supporters worry that change could threaten the solvency of the program, which is vital for maintaining the viability of the vaccine market by limiting legal liability of manufacturers. March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 When last updated on the budget, board members were told that $63 million in fiscal solvency plan savings put them about $71 million from making up a $134 million deficit. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026 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

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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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

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