How do you spell Delinquent?
Correct spelling
delinquent
Remember the QU combo from Latin linquere - delinquent leaves duty behind
Why is delinquent spelled this way?
From Latin delinquere, to fail or offend. DE (away) + LINQUERE (to leave). A delinquent leaves duty behind — the QU combination is Latin.
Common misspellings of delinquent
delinquantdeliquentdelinqent
Example
The delinquent borrower failed to make payments for three consecutive months.