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- [in-sol-vuh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɒl vən si/
- /ɪnˈsɒl.vənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sol-vuh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɒl vən si/
Definitions of insolvency word
- noun insolvency the condition of being insolvent; bankruptcy. 1
- noun insolvency The state of being insolvent; inability to pay one's debts. 1
- noun insolvency going bankrupt 1
- variable noun insolvency Insolvency is the state of not having enough money to pay your debts. 0
- noun insolvency the fact or condition of being insolvent; bankruptcy 0
- noun insolvency The condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of a person who is insolvent; the condition of one who is unable to pay his debts as they fall due, or in the usual course of trade and business; as, a merchant's insolvency. 0
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Origin of insolvency
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; insolv(ent) + -ency
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Parts of speech for Insolvency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insolvency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
insolvency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insolvency
noun insolvency
- breakdown — The breakdown of something such as a relationship, plan, or discussion is its failure or ending.
- inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
- deterioration — the act or process of deteriorating.
- rupture — the act of breaking or bursting: The flood led to the rupture of the dam.
- bankruptcy — Bankruptcy is the state of being bankrupt.
Antonyms for insolvency
noun insolvency
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- plenty — a full or abundant supply or amount: There is plenty of time.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
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