Infrascientia 

When someone understands a topic more than they should, or could possibly know. Sometimes (rarely) a form of exesoterica

1. It was infrascientia that this strange man I've never met knew everything about me
2. It was infrascientia that they knew I liked this specific type of cake. I haven't said anything about in 20 years

Infrascientia by isabel perry May 23, 2024

Intrascientiant 

To actively pursue knowledge of something or someone

1. Isabel was intrascientiant in the fields of psychology, creative writing, and programming
2. Joey was intrascientiant about his girlfriend. He constantly was trying to learn more about her

Intrascientiant by isabel perry May 23, 2024

Infrascientific Literacy

The ability to understand the infrastructure that underlies scientific work—laboratories, equipment, databases, funding systems, institutional policies, and communication networks. Infrascientific literacy recognizes that science does not happen in a vacuum; it depends on material and social supports that shape what research is possible, who gets to do it, and what findings emerge. It is essential for science policy, research ethics, and navigating the practical realities of scientific careers.

Example: “His infrascientific literacy helped him explain why some fields advanced faster than others: not because of intellectual merit, but because particle physics had massive infrastructure while marine biology relied on patchy funding.”

Infrascientific Literacy by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 24, 2026