Should time factor be the 1st or 4th dimension?

Question

Einstein had said that time is the 4th dimension. But i personally feel that time should be given preference because in actual n practical life, i see many people around me and me, myself feel that time factor plays a much more important role than the pre-existing 3 dimensions. have your say.

Answer 1

It really isn't important, usually we say it is the 4th, there is and x (1st), y (2nd), and z (3rd), then time (4th). As long as you have 3 space and 1 time dimensions, it is right.

Answer 2

4th dimension.  The first three are related (x-y-z planes) and so should be the first three dimensions.  Plus, in physics, you always learn about the x-y-z plane before you add time to the equation.  Ask any physicist.  Time complicates things.

Answer 3

order doesn't imply preference or importance in Einstein's model.  The dimensions simply are.  Is length more important than width?

Answer 4

I should say that it is the 4th. And I think the numbers represent on how when the dimensions was discovered, not on a scientific basis.

Answer 5

4th.. thats my say

Answer 6

The order has no importance.

These are all abstract concepts, there is no order to it!