insolvent vs nonstarter
nonstarter vs insolventinsolvent and nonstarter both are nouns.
insolvent is an adjective but nonstarter is not an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| insolvent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| nonstarter | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
nonstarter is a hypernym of
insolvent; that is, nonstarter is a
word with a broader meaning than insolvent:
- insolvent: someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
- nonstarter: a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
| insolvent (noun) | nonstarter (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts | a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered |
| a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently |
| insolvent (adjective) | nonstarter (adjective) |
|---|---|
| unable to meet or discharge financial obligations |
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