Example Concept: CSS inheritance means that some properties, like font and color, are automatically passed from parent to child elements unless overridden. The cascade order determines which styles are applied based on specificity, importance (using "!important"), and source order. Specificity is calculated based on the type of selectors used, with inline styles being the most specific, followed by IDs, classes, and element selectors. When conflicts arise, the cascade order ensures the most specific and important styles are applied.