insolvent

Word parts

in- + solvent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /(ˌ)ɪnˈsɒlv(ə)nt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /(ˌ)ᵻnˈsɑlv(ə)nt/

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Adjective

Positive insolvent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone is insolvent, they cannot pay their debts.

   Many companies become insolvent due to mismanagement.

Related words

• insolvency