Delinquencies

/dɪˈlɪŋ.kwən.siz/ noun

Definition

Multiple instances or cases of failing to do what is required, especially paying debts or following rules.

Etymology

Plural form of 'delinquence,' formed by adding '-ies' (the regular plural suffix for nouns ending in '-ence'). The meaning remains the same across singular and plural.

Kelly Says

Banks and credit card companies track 'delinquencies'—it's their official term for when accounts go unpaid, and using the plural shows how common this problem is, especially during economic downturns.

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