adj. expected and desired. Contrasted with
n. [ Ortho- + Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, a child. ] (Med.) The art or practice of correcting disorders or deformities of the spine and joints, or, by extension, any deformities of the human body.
n. (Med.) One who prevents, cures, or remedies deformities, esp. in children. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Ortho- + Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, a child. ] (Med.) Same as orthopedics. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
a. Not hoped or expected. “With unhoped success.” Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Blessings of friends, which to my door
Unasked, unhoped, have come. J. N. Newman. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Unhoped; unexpected. [ 1913 Webster ]