Solvency Meaning
/sˈɔlvənsi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one's debts; the state of being solvent.
Sentence Examples
Solvency is entirely a matter of temperament and not of income.
Tom dreams of financial solvency.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The financial analyst checked the company's ____ to ensure it could pay its debts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The auditors confirmed the financial ____ of the large corporation before the proposed merger took place.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English solvent English -cy English solvency From solvent + -cy.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"This is often phrased in terms of whether they are facing liquidity or solvency problems; but I think it’s better phrased in terms of the possibility of self-fulfilling crises, a la Obstfeld."
— 2011 July 8, Paul Krugman, “A Self-Fulfilling Euro Crisis? (Wonkish)”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The financial analyst checked the company's ____ to ensure it could pay its debts.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The auditors confirmed the financial ____ of the large corporation before the proposed merger took place.