<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the state of being dependent; dependence.</li><li>something dependent or subordinate; appurtenance.</li><li>an outbuilding or annex.</li><li>a subject territory that is not an integral part of the ruling country.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>difficult to train or guide; unruly: a problem child.</li><li>Literature. dealing with choices of action difficult either for an individual or for society at large: a problem play.</li></ul>