insolvent的词源

英文词源

insolvent (adj.)

1590s, "unable to pay one's debts," from in- (1) "not" + Latin solventem "paying" (see solvent). Originally of one who was not a trader; only traders could become bankrupt.

中文词源

insolvent：无力偿还债务的，破产的

in-,不，非，solvent,可解决的，可清偿债务的。

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insolvent：无力偿付债务的，破产的

词根词缀： in-不,无 + -solv-解开,放松 + -ent形容词词尾 → 无法解决的