insolvent
noun
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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɒlv.ənt/ / /ɪnˈsɑːɫv.ənt/ / /ɪnˈsɒɫv.ənt/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English solvent English insolvent From in- + solvent.
- Unable to pay one's bills as they fall due.
“an insolvent debtor”
“Pathfinder is keen to stress it is not insolvent, but owner Barry Cordell, who is in his late 80s, has decided he can no longer bankroll the company.”
- Owing more than one has in assets.
- Not sufficient to pay all the debts of the owner.
“an insolvent estate”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in-bor. Middle English in- English in- English solvent English insolvent From in- + solvent.
- One who is insolvent; an insolvent debtor.