"come mai" meaning in Italian

See come mai in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /ˌko.me‿mˈmaj/, /ˈko.me ˈmaj/
Etymology: Literally, “how [is it] ever [possible that]... ?”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|how 􂀿is it􂁀 ever 􂀿possible that􂁀... ?}} “how [is it] ever [possible that]... ?”, {{lit|how 􂀿is it􂁀 ever 􂀿possible that􂁀... ?}} Literally, “how [is it] ever [possible that]... ?” Head templates: {{it-adv|head=come mai?}} come mai?
  1. (idiomatic) why, how come, why on Earth Tags: idiomatic Synonyms: perché?
    Sense id: en-come_mai-it-adv-TjnwxKZL Categories (other): Italian entries with incorrect language header

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          "english": "Why didn't you come to the party?",
          "text": "Come mai non sei venuto alla festa?",
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      "ipa": "/ˈko.me ˈmaj/"
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      "ipa": "/ˈko.me ˈmaj/"
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