What difference does inherit do?

Question

p.normal {
font-variant: normal;
}
p.small {
font-variant: inherit;
}

Answer 1

"Inherit" inherits the property from its parent element. That is, it'll be the same as its parent element's.

Answer 2

using inherit means that the property for which the property inherit value is provided will use the value of the same property of the parent element.