For example, of the two words lion and lioness, lion is unmarked for gender (it can denote either a male or female) whereas lioness is marked, since it denotes only females. b. Explicitly characterized by or having a particular linguistic feature.
20 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz is the frequency response range that a human can hear. So in answer to your question 20 Hertz would be the lowest pitch a human can hear.
It is common to express sound intensity on a logarithmic scale, called decibel SPL (Sound Power Level). On this scale, 0 dB SPL is a sound wave power of 10-16 watts/cm2, about the weakest sound detectable by the human ear. Normal speech is at about 60 dB SPL, while painful damage to the ear occurs at about 140 dB SPL.