Insolvency

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɑlvənsi/

Definitions of insolvency

noun the state of being insolvent; inability to pay debts

Example Sentences

A1 Insolvency means when a person or company cannot pay their debts.

A2 If a business goes into insolvency, it may have to declare bankruptcy.

B1 The company's insolvency was caused by poor financial management.

B2 The board of directors had to make tough decisions to avoid insolvency.

C1 The legal team worked tirelessly to navigate the complex insolvency proceedings.

C2 The expert financial advisor was brought in to help restructure the company and prevent insolvency.

Examples of insolvency in a Sentence

formal The company declared insolvency after failing to meet its financial obligations.

informal The business went bankrupt because it couldn't pay its debts.

slang The company went belly up due to insolvency.

figurative His reckless spending habits led to his personal insolvency.

Grammatical Forms of insolvency

past tense

became insolvent

plural

insolvencies

comparative

more insolvent

superlative

most insolvent

present tense

become insolvent

future tense

will become insolvent

perfect tense

has become insolvent

continuous tense

is becoming insolvent

singular

insolvency

positive degree

insolvent

infinitive

to become insolvent

gerund

becoming insolvent

participle

insolvent

Origin and Evolution of insolvency

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insolvency' originated from the Latin word 'insolvēns' which means unable to pay debts.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the inability to pay debts, 'insolvency' has evolved to encompass a broader financial state of being unable to meet financial obligations.