κατάχρησις
εως, ἡ
A.
excessive use or consumption, PTeb. 61(b).305 (ii B.C.), Gal. 19.679.
II.
analogical application of a word (e.g. γόνυ καλάμου, ὀφθαλμὸς ἀμπέλου), Arist. ap. Cic. Orat. 27.94, Demetr.Lac. Herc. 1014.49, D.H. Comp. 3 (pl.), Quint. 8.6.34, Sch.D.T.p.459 H., etc.: pl., Suid. s.v. Γοργίας; ἐκ ‐χρήσεως Gal. 6.136.